Medical Assistant Clinic
About The Position
As a Medical Assistant, you will help keep daily clinic operations running smoothly and efficiently for patients and the clinical team. You will proactively prepare patient charts and ensure patient information is complete and up to date. The number of patients served each day may vary depending on how many physicians are on site. Success in the role requires enthusiasm for helping others, efficiency, and empathy for patients. The role includes preparing patients and assisting with examinations, performing clinical procedures and tests, documenting and updating electronic medical records, coordinating appointments and follow-up care, and maintaining exam rooms, instruments, supplies, and equipment. You will also support patient education and routine administrative and communication tasks.
Requirements
- High school graduate with general studies, or a GED with general studies.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant certification program at an accredited institution, or validation of equivalent military training (such as Hospital Corpsman training) demonstrating the required job knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Washington State Medical Assistant certification upon hire.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of work experience as a Medical Assistant (the posting lists 1–3 years).
Responsibilities
- Greet and prepare patients; collect vital signs, medical history, medications, and allergies; and assist with examinations and patient mobility.
- Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and basic laboratory procedures; administer approved medications; communicate laboratory results; and support diagnostic testing.
- Document patient encounters, update electronic medical records, review records for accuracy, and comply with legal and confidentiality requirements.
- Schedule appointments, diagnostic services, and referrals; coordinate patient flow and follow-up care across departments and providers.
- Prepare and sterilize instruments, maintain examination rooms, manage supplies and equipment, and help ensure a safe, organized clinical environment.
- Provide patient education and handle telephone communications, insurance verification, registrations, payment collection, and routine issues, escalating concerns as needed.
- Proactively prepare patient charts and ensure patient information is obtained and up to date.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
