Clinic Assistant Medical Assistant

Legacy Health • Tualatin, OR

1d • $24 - $34

About The Position

The Clinic Assistant works as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of a physician, providing complex and diversified office support in a clinic setting. The role guides patients through the continuum of care between physician services, diagnostic services, and hospitalizations. Duties may vary between patient registration and clerical support, escorting patients to exam rooms, and helping them navigate care. The work generally is performed independently, with limited supervision, and requires judgment and problem-solving skills, as well as advanced knowledge of physician outpatient clinic operations, insurance plans and benefit designs, pre-authorization procedures, and some CPT and ICD coding knowledge. The Clinic Assistant represents Legacy with competence, care, and compassion in support of its mission.

Requirements

• Completion of a medical assistant program, successful completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, or higher education such as LPN or RN.
• Experience as a back office medical assistant in a clinic setting.
• A minimum of three years of progressively more responsible health care experience, or equivalent education, in at least one of these areas: patient registration, medical records/health information, clerical support, or insurance verification/authorization/referrals.
• Advanced skill with appropriate computer systems and software packages.
• May need the ability to transcribe reports, forms, and correspondence, including technical and medical terminology, from longhand or dictation.
• Ability to compose routine correspondence and reports and edit documents for grammar and punctuation.
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to withstand varying job pressures and effectively prioritize related tasks.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and effective communication skills that promote cooperation and teamwork.
• Ability to work credibly and effectively with medical and administrative staff.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle confidential information.
• Current American Heart Association-approved CPR certification required in Washington and Oregon.
• Medical assistant certification required upon hire or within one year of hire from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, or higher (such as LPN or RN); certification may be required upon hire depending on departmental needs.
• For Washington positions, Washington State certification as a Medical Assistant-Certified or Interim Medical Assistant-Certified is required, including completion of required Washington State AIDS training.
• For Washington positions, Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist certification is required for employees who perform phlebotomy.

Nice To Haves

• AAMA medical assistant certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of a physician.
• Provide complex, diversified office support within the clinic setting.
• Guide patients through the continuum of care between physician services, diagnostic services, and hospitalizations.
• Perform patient registration and clerical support.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and guide them through the continuum of care.
• Use judgment and problem-solving skills to perform work independently under limited supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed