Medical Assistant Certified

Sea Mar Community Health Centers • Federal Way, WA

4d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is a key member of the patient care team, working with the medical provider and other members of the care team to ensure the patient receives patient-centered primary care services. These services are provided in a timely, courteous and professional manner at all times. The MA is the initial point of contact for addressing the patients’ primary care needs. One of the primary responsibilities of the MA is to ensure that all identified patient-relevant clinical quality measures are being addressed with each patient as a matter of routine during the delivery of quality care and services. As the patient’s medical home, it is the care team’s responsibility, with the MA as the central and key member functioning as the hub of the team, to ensure that all clinical quality measures and patient health needs are addressed in the course of the provision of care. The MA will seek clinical guidance from the provider, who functions as the clinical champion, when needed and according to protocol. The MA will work collaboratively, efficiently and effectively with other members of the care team, such as the provider, Care Coordinators, On-Site Integration Specialists, Health Educators, Dieticians, and Behavioral Health Specialists. The goal of this interdisciplinary approach is to ensure improved health outcomes, smooth patient flow throughout the care process, and ultimately a good experience for the patient. The MA will also collaborate with members of the Care Management team to ensure that patients who are high risk receive any additional support they may need up to and including transition of care.

Requirements

• Must have graduated from an approved MA-C program and have a current Medical Assistant Certified license issued from Washington State Department of Health.
• Must demonstrate a strong work ethic, honesty and dependability.
• Must demonstrate and consistently practice strong customer service skills.
• Must have the physical health, emotional stability and personality suited to meet the physical, mental, emotional and social needs of the population served.
• Must be able to interact sensitively and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Must possess excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty of the position diligently, accurately and timely.
• Ability to read and write proficiently in English.
• Must demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Must be able to calculate medical dosages (i.e. mg to ml).
• Must be able to anticipate the needs of patients and providers.
• Must be able to analyze and present data for reports.
• Must be able to problem solve creatively in a variety of situations and circumstances.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Will be expected to learn and be proficient in SharePoint, Arcadia, OneHealth Portal, HealthPlanFinder, electronic health records, EKG monitors, retinal cameras and other technical resources as needed.
• Must be fully proficient with Sea Mar’s patient management and electronic health records systems before end of probationary period.
• Must have a Certificate of Completion from a Medical Assistant program.
• Must be an MA-Certified or possess an MA-Interim License and pass the exam within the 90 day probationary period.
• Must adhere to the Sea Mar Employee Health Screening Policy.
• This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.
• Pre-hire and annual employee health screening required
• Annual influenza vaccine required. Only exception is for employees with a medical or religious exemption approved by Administration. Employees with an approved medical or religious exemption must wear a mask at all time during the flu season.
• The person in this position must be honest, exhibit a strong work ethic and able to maintain the understanding, physical health, emotional stability and personality suited to meet the physical, mental, emotional and social needs of the population served.
• Ensure that all medical policies and procedures are being followed and implemented.
• The employee must sign a confidentiality policy each year which covers all patient related information.
• The Medical Assistant-Certified must follow the AIDET model of customer service to ensure that patients, peers and visitors have an exceptional experience during their encounter with him/her.

Nice To Haves

• Being Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly desired.
• Ambulatory care experience preferred.
• Ability to speak and interpret in Spanish preferred.
• Previous experience in Family Medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tracking and documentation of all clinical measures and outcomes (Clinical Quality Measures, Meaningful Use, etc.)
• Using established protocols and practice, MA will complete all provider referrals for each patient
• Administer injections and distribute oral medications under physicians’ order
• Assist the medical provider with charting office visits, ensuring communication and documentation for comprehensive patient care coordination
• Performing venipuncture
• Following protocol in rooming and exiting patients
• Performing QI audits
• Participation in organizational committees
• Providing shadowing opportunities for new staff
• Ensuring that ALL patient clinical measures are being addressed and will do so by doing thorough EHR reviews, tracking and documenting all clinical measures/outcomes for patients in EHR.
• Coordinating and processing all patient referrals, for both internal and external services.
• Managing patient referrals, the MA will work closely with Referral Coordinators when/if any patient referrals are being handled by them as per established protocols and processes.
• Being team oriented and work collaboratively with all care team members to provide the best outcomes for the patients and the organization based on the Patient-Centered Medical Home model of care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Assist providers in serving and average of 18/21 patients per day (based on provider type).
• Identifying and categorize each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs and clinical measures such as those for infant, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients.
• Identifying the patient’s clinical needs according to diagnosis and follow clinical guideline according to protocol.
• Responsible for the Pre-Huddle preparation and participation in the Care Team Huddle to ensure the collection of all relative clinic forms, quality measures, lab and x-ray reports and review of the Patient Manager and Medication confirmation process and any additional information necessary to be prepared for the patient’s visit.
• Prepares the patient for their visit with the Care Team.
• Obtaining patient subjective information and vital signs.
• Ensuring documentation of all relevant information, care provided and processes engaged in, in accordance with Sea Mar protocol.
• Prepares exam and procedure rooms by stocking with the appropriate supplies and disinfecting as per established protocol.
• Maintaining professional standards and follows the treatment policies and procedures of the organization.
• Administer IM, SubQ and intradermal injections. He/she will also administer oral, rectal, inhaled medication as ordered by the provider.
• Ensuring that medication administration is documented according to protocol.
• Responsible for maintaining and reconciling medication and immunization data/list.
• Maintaining professional standards and follows the treatment policies and procedures of the organization
• Respecting the cultural diversity of Sea Mar patients and staff.
• Attending regular staff meetings and in service training.
• Ensuring medication storage, maintenance, dispensing and waste logs are maintained in accordance with Sea Mar policies and procedures.
• Ensuring quality controls are performed and documented as required.
• Assisting providers with GYN exams, I & D’s, and other minor procedures.
• Demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Reporting any abnormal vital signs to the provider immediately.
• Utilizing aseptic (sterile) technique.
• Assisting with ordering of department supplies.
• Assisting Nursing/MA Supervisors with streamlining and implementing pod/flow systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensuring that all medical, nursing, health & safety and personnel policies and procedures are being followed and implemented.
• Completing all point of care referrals for patients including specialty care, care coordination and other services.
• Informing patients regarding specialty referral, providing required information to specialist’s offices for point of care referral processing, including but not limited to, labs, EHR notes, etc.
• Assisting with obtaining laboratory tests and results.
• Assist with obtaining patient notes and records from hospitals and other provider offices.
• Maintaining positive collaborative working relationships with co-workers, specialists and community organizations.
• Utilizing AIDET to ensure excellent customer service at each patient visit including escorting each patient to and from the treatment rooms.
• Incoming clinical phone calls will be sent to the MA Supervisor, Nurse Supervisor or Nurse Manager. Any calls referred to you will be resolved in one business day.
• Appropriately and professionally communicate provider delays and delays in patient flow to the front desk staff, direct supervisor and the patient.
• Ensure proper management of bio-hazardous waste.
• Assisting with pharmacy requests.
• Ensuring infection control and standard precautions are followed according to Sea Mar policy.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the nursing parameters of the Electronic Health Record and Practice Management Application programs.
• Demonstrates knowledge, proficiency and compliance with regulatory requirements including, but not limited to: Joint Commission, NPSG, Department of Health, Clinical Quality Measures, PCMH, QI and other contractual obligations.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy at all times.
• Ensuring compliance with all HIPAA regulations at all times.
• Adhere to schedule and be prepared to provide services by 8am each day
• Complete quality care gaps for 100% of patients treated
• Strongly support Follow My Health enrollment
• Close chart notes within 24 hours of service

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.
• We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

What This Job Offers

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