Medical Assistant I

Inland Imaging

64d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is a Supplemental position filling in for vacation and sick calls at Holy Family Outpatient Based Imaging Center. Clinic is open Monday-Friday day shift. This position is eligible for a 12% supplemental differential. Works under the direction of the OBIC RN. Assists physicians and nurses with admit and recovery of all OBIC patients. Helps facilitate efficient department flow by assisting all departments within the OBIC with patient care and unit needs. Takes patient’s history and vital signs, performs additional duties as trained and assigned. Assists in examinations and procedures when requested. Interacts with the providers, other departments within Inland Imaging, patients and family members and outside contacts with care and compassion. Participates in OBIC team meetings and learning opportunities, displays willingness to perform new tasks and responsibilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program is required
One year of Medical Assistant experience is preferred
Anatomy and medical terminology
Applicant/Employees must have passed CMA Board Exam offered through an Academic Institution.
Current CPR/BLS required
Experience with MS Office
Must be able to pass a background check required by RCW 43.43.830-840 to work with children under the age of 16, developmentally disabled persons or vulnerable adults
In order to comply with provisions set forth in Sections 1128 and 1156 of the Social Security Act, all new employees of Inland Imaging Clinical Associates, LLC will be checked against the LIST OF EXCLUDED INDIVIDUALS provided by the Department of Health & Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Employees must not be included on this list.
Eligible employees must be able to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

One year of Medical Assistant experience

Responsibilities

Escorts patients to recovery or procedure room
Assists patient in preparing for exam or procedure.
Obtains and documents vital signs
Interviews patient to obtain patient chief complaint, histories, medications, allergies and enters data into EMR or procedure note.
Assesses and reports findings to RN vascular access and procedure sites.
Applies and changes dressings.
Performs Accuchecks, documents, and reports findings to RN
Starts IVs and performs venipunctures with prior training and shown competency under supervision of RN
Triages patient phone calls, documenting instructions provided, and/or route to provider for direction and disposition.
Monitors infusion patients at the direction and under the supervision of RN
Calls pharmacy with authorized prescription refills and document in EMR
Contacts patient with provider directed instructions and document in EMR.
Calls patient post-procedure for wellness check and post-procedure symptoms
Reviews EMR/paper medical records prior to patient encounters to ensure chart is in order and includes all information that will be needed by the provider for the encounter.
Obtains outside patient records, films and other reports as needed by the providers
Maintains, clean and stock exam rooms and nursing unit.
Keeps all supply/equipment, trays/kits fully stocked at all times.
Checks inventory medical supplies and provides order requests to appropriate person
Ensures provider has all paperwork needed for each exam, including previous reports, H&P's, lab results, and referral slips.
Ensures that previous medical records are received and scanned into patients’ chart for scheduled appointments
Answers and fields patient calls label and deliver lab specimens to HFH as directed by RN or MD
Uses required computer programs proficiently.
Other duties and tasks as assigned.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality within the Inland Imaging companies and Inland’s customers.
Follows all Health and Safety policies and guidelines of Inland Imaging or its partners depending on work location.
Follows all company policies including those regarding harassment, non-retaliation, discrimination, respectful workplace, and related policies.
Follows all policies regarding HIPAA, non-disclosure of confidential information and company security.
Honest, pleasant manner and good personal hygiene.
Free of alcohol and drug abuse.
Valid state driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail oriented; ability to multi-task; organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrates self-directed learning and participation in continuing education through professional journals, approved seminars, etc.
Ability to consider individual needs in communication with and assessment and treatment of patients of all ages.
Adheres to departmental standards and personnel policies by demonstrating professional demeanor in conduct and appearance.
Follows company departmental standards and personnel policies by using good teamwork and communication skills to help identify concerns and solutions, assisting where needed to ensure a smooth functioning department.
Performs other duties as required by displaying team spirit and self-growth, accepting and performing other projects and responsibilities, and requesting other projects and responsibilities.
Quarterly quality assurance meeting attendance is required for this position.
Attendance is a requirement for this position.
Rotates to other shifts and locations as needed.
Treats all patients with dignity and respect
Provides excellent customer service
Conforms to Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations
Complies with PHI (Protected Health Information)
Demonstrates the Inland Imaging Core Values Show We Care, Do The Right Thing, Maximize Individual Potential, Always Aim Higher