Medical Assistant Clinic
About The Position
The Medical Assistant helps ensure efficient daily operations for patients and the clinical team. The role proactively prepares patient charts and confirms that information is complete and up to date. The number of patients served each day may vary depending on how many physicians are onsite. Success in the role calls for enthusiasm for helping others, efficiency, and empathy for patients. The Medical Assistant greets and prepares patients for practitioner visits, obtains and records vital signs and other relevant information, assists with examinations under provider supervision, and provides mobility assistance as needed. The role also performs basic laboratory and phlebotomy procedures, documents provider visits and procedures in the electronic medical record, reviews records for accuracy, maintains exam rooms and supplies, and schedules appointments and referrals as instructed.
Requirements
- High school diploma in General Studies or GED in 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 requisite job knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Washington State Medical Assistant Certification.
- Basic Life Support - CPR certification recognized by the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- One year of work experience as a Medical Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Greet and prepare patients for practitioner visits; obtain and record vital signs and other relevant information, including height, weight, drug allergies, current medications, and presenting problems.
- Position and drape patients, clean up after examinations under provider supervision, and provide mobility assistance as necessary.
- Perform basic laboratory and phlebotomy procedures, draw blood, perform EKGs and laboratory procedures, administer approved medications by oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intradermal routes, inform patients of lab results, and mail reports to patients under provider supervision.
- Document medical visits and procedures performed by healthcare providers in the electronic medical record according to established procedures.
- Review medical documentation to validate information, identify inconsistencies or errors, and support the accuracy of the medical record.
- Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments; dispose of contaminated items according to established standards; keep exam rooms clean, orderly, and stocked; maintain supply inventory; and anticipate provider needs for medications, supplies, and equipment.
- Schedule office visits, ultrasounds, and non-stress tests; process or authorize referrals to other medical care providers, clinics, and facilities as instructed; and coordinate scheduling with other CHI-FH departments for mutual clients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
