Medical Assistant (MA-C)
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA-C) acts as a patient care coordinator and advocate, maintains clinical supplies, proper documentation and an optimal patient flow and experience, following OSHA/WISHA other compliance and regulatory guidelines. The position is with Proliance Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons Clinic at the Renton and Maple Valley locations. Schedule Hours will be from 8:30am - 4pm (or until patients/doctors are done). The position may start out 4 days/week and likely move to 5 days/week shortly after starting. This position requires the MA-C to work at both the Renton and Maple Valley clinic sites.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program required.
- Current Washington State Medical Assistant Certification required.
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 years’ experience in a medical office preferred.
- Familiarity with or working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing direct patient care for office visit patients may involve: Arranging the exam room instruments and equipment and maintaining supplies, The disposal of contaminated supplies and sterilizing medical instruments, Positioning patients for exams and procedures, Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, Obtaining vitals, patient history and chief complaints, Other patient care related duties as necessary.
- Assist provider within clinic procedures may involve Preparing patient exam, dressing and/or procedural areas by using vigorous aseptic technique. Holding patients in position for extended periods of time, manipulating body parts, using instruments to hold procedural or imaging areas immobile, or positioning patients on tables.
- Handing provider instruments while standing for long periods of time.
- Report test results to patients as indicated by physician in a timely manner.
- Chart all vital information in electronic record as well as check to be sure all information related to medication, health history and reason for visit is obtained and documented.
- Perform phone triage, post-op calls and respond to voicemail messages directed to them preferably within same business day, but no later than 24 business hours, and perform action required. Documents all encounters.
- Maintain patient documentation for visit and communications in person or over the phone.
- Coordinate care and diagnostic testing at other facilities as indicated by physician.
- Assist provider in e-scribing, maintaining medication list.
- Assist provider in maintaining communication with referring doctors.
- Maintain equipment and ensure supplies are stocked and in place.
- Follow all other daily team duties and special tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
