Medical Assistant - Certified (WA)_Health Center

PPGNHAIK•Olympia, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision and direction of the Health Center Manager, provides support to patients and co-workers by performing with accuracy and timeliness, a variety of clinical and administrative tasks in different areas of the health center. Working at Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai’i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky is more than a job. It provides the opportunity to contribute to our powerful mission and perform meaningful work. In healthcare services, this means a commitment to providing the absolute best in patient care and education. Our exceptional health center staff drives our mission forward by upholding our acclaimed customer service & confidentiality standards, and working to create a safe, judgement-free space for anyone seeking Planned Parenthood services.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years in a healthcare setting.
National Medical Assistant Certification
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other software applications.
Experience with electronics health records.

Responsibilities

Providing non-judgmental, client-oriented care, and providing accurate information by answering questions and providing appropriate resources.
Assisting with optimizing patient flow to keep appointments on schedule.
Establishing and preparing documents for patient records and patient services.
Assisting patients by responding to reports and coordinating services from appropriate personnel or departments as needed.
Utilizing comprehensive knowledge or birth control methods and reproductive health services to provide patient education.
Providing Planned Parenthood Patient Education Sheets, (PES) and Informed Consent Forms, (ICF) Client and offers Planned Parenthood services or community resources for identified patient’s needs.
Optimizing patient satisfaction and efficient use of provider time by providing patient education to each type of visit, ensuing that exam rooms are adequately stocked and prepared prior to visit.
Completing patient intake, preparing exam rooms, rooming patients, assisting the clinician, performing lab tests, providing injections, ordering and maintaining supplies, and variety of task which require demonstrating a knowledge of universal precautions, sterile techniques and hazardous waste disposal.