Medical Assistant II Clinics

Legacy Health•Camas, WA

6d•$26 - $37

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II – Clinics assists with patient care, maintains department and clinic efficiency, and performs other assigned duties. As a member of the health care team, the role works in cooperation with and under the direction of a physician, and participates in daily operations under a supervisor or manager. The Medical Assistant II serves as a link between patients and physicians by helping ensure tests are administered and results are accurately reported. The position prepares patients and rooms for exams and procedures; performs basic laboratory testing, phlebotomy, and x-ray services; administers medications as directed by a provider and according to site operations; assists with exams and procedures; and documents medical information in patient records. It also supports patient-care coordination, including routing and communicating test results as appropriate, scheduling ancillary tests, providing patient education, and performing triage as directed and within scope of practice. The role maintains supplies, processes orders, communicates with patients and colleagues, and uses electronic health records and other applicable systems for documentation and patient-care communications.

Requirements

Completion of a medical assistant program or successful completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces.
Graduation from an x-ray training program.
Experience as a back-office medical assistant.
EKG and x-ray skills.
Phlebotomy and basic laboratory skills.
Ability to administer oral, topical, and injectable medications.
Ability to work well with minimal supervision and make sound assessments and judgments within scope of practice.
Knowledge of clinical and administrative procedures within the medical assistant scope of practice.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Service orientation and ability to adapt to changing workload and pace.
Ability to maintain good film quality and favorable patient and guest relations.
Accuracy.
Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
Washington and Oregon: Current American Heart Association-approved CPR certification is required.
Washington and Oregon: Medical assistant certification is required upon hire or within one year of hire from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA; certification may be required upon hire depending on department needs.
Oregon only: Limited X-Ray Machine Operator (LXMO) license is required; permitted procedures may include upper and lower extremities, chest/ribs, and spine according to site operations.
Washington only: Washington State certification as a Medical Assistant-Certified or Interim Medical Assistant-Certified is required, including completion of required Washington State AIDS training.
Washington only: Washington State registration as an X-Ray Technician – Limited Scope is required.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience, including limited x-ray procedures, is preferred.
AAMA medical assistant certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients and rooms for exams and procedures.
Perform basic laboratory testing and phlebotomy.
Administer medications as directed by a provider and according to site operations.
Assist providers with exams and procedures.
Document medical information in patient records.
Route test results to physicians for review and file results in medical records, according to site operations.
Communicate test results to patients when deemed appropriate by the provider.
Facilitate patient-care activities, including scheduling ancillary tests and providing patient education, and perform triage as appropriate and directed by a provider.
Maintain adequate inventory of medical, x-ray, and pharmaceutical supplies.
Perform x-ray services.
Maintain appropriate behavior in accordance with established standards.
Use the telephone appropriately to meet the needs of internal and external customers.
Use the electronic health record proficiently for daily documentation and patient-care communications.
Process verbal and written orders appropriately and accurately.
Perform other duties as assigned.