Medical Assistant I or II (Temporary)
About The Position
HealthPoint is a community-based, community-supported and community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances. Founded in 1971, we believe that the quality of your health care should not depend on how much money you make, what language you speak or what your health is, because everyone deserves great care. Position Summary: Responsible for back-office functions including patient preparation, support of health care providers, laboratory procedures and clinic operations in a manner that promotes quality patient care. Act as liaison between the front office and provider to ensure timely and orderly patient flow.
Requirements
- Must possess an Active Washington State Medical Assistant Certification or Interim Certification. OR complete MA Registration application at time of hire and successfully complete Interim MA Certification application process within 60 days of date of hire.
- Maintain current certification/licensure as a Medical Assistant in Washington State.
- Ability and willingness to work evening hours and Saturdays.
- Certificate from accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Minimum 6 months Medical Assistant experience and demonstrated leadership.
- Epic experience.
- At time of hire, must possess an Active Washington State Medical Assistant Certification or Interim Certification. Maintain current certification/licensure as a Medical Assistant in Washington State.
- Ability and willingness to work evening hours and Saturdays.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Word, Outlook, and EHR (Epic).
Responsibilities
- Room and prepare patients for exams, accurately document patient information into the electronic health record and prepare reports needed for patient care.
- Provide assistance with patient exams, minor surgeries and medical procedures.
- Responsible for adherence to clinical processes and procedures based on Medical Practice Standing Order policies established by HealthPoint.
- Prepare and maintain exam rooms, laboratory area and lavatory with supplies.
- Perform in-house lab testing, including but not limited to, venipuncture, hemoglobin, rapid strep, urine chemstrips, blood glucose and pregnancy tests.
- Responsible for lab coverage when necessary and all duties associated with lab coverage (proper labeling and recording of specimens, running controls, completion of control sheets and lab equipment maintenance).
- Provide in-clinic Epic training and shadowing of new Medical Assistant staff, including Medical Assistant I, Lab Medical Assistants and Medical Assistant Extern students.
- Assigned to be the Epic Super User for the medical back office.
- Room and prepare patients for exams including chief complaint and vital signs and request reports needed for patient care.
- Review and update as necessary patient demographic, medical history, social history, pharmacy, allergy, medications, and immunization information.
Benefits
- Washington State Sick and Safe Leave
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
