Medical Assistant

Camas Health Recovery Center•Airway Heights, WA

4h•$26 - $30

About The Position

The OTP Medical Assistant is primarily responsible for providing support to the clinical providers by facilitating patient flow, assisting with various patient care activities, and performing related administrative and clerical functions. The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing optimal service to patients, respecting and demonstrating patient confidentiality, and working within the established parameters of the job at all times. The OTP Medical Assistant should adhere to and value the philosophical priorities of the HARM Reduction Model, that Medication Assisted Treatment is the preferred method of addressing opioid addiction and that every patient deserves to be treated with respect, compassion and dignity.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent and Completion of qualified Medical Assistant course; Medical Assistant Certification or Registration valid in the state of WA required.
3+ Years patient care experience in a clinical setting preferred.
Previous patient care experience including EKG’s and observed UA collections.
Excels at performing difficult blood draws.
Computer literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic medical records systems, as well as a high level of initiative in keeping current with technological change.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and outside contacts from a wide variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds; good diplomatic skills, including strong conflict-resolution skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
No history of alcohol or other drug misuse for 3 years prior to employment and does not display evidence of alcohol or other drugs while employed.
Obtain and maintain a Level 3 Kalispel Tribe of Indians Work Permit

Nice To Haves

Opioid Treatment Program experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Ensures implementation of all clinic policies and procedures; recommend policy and procedure updates and changes as necessary.
Ensures security of medications, patient records and any other documentation required by the MSO, the FDA, DEA and/or state agencies.
Ensures that the clinic protects the rights and confidentiality of all patients to provide each patient with the required medical and clinical care.
Maintains a high-quality patient care environment by cleaning, preparing, and stocking all examination rooms, UA lavatories and treatment areas in accordance with established standards. Assists in the care, cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of medical equipment and instruments. This includes the monitoring of relevant expiration dates, established maintenance schedules, and assistance in maintaining medical supply inventories.
Review patient schedules and EMR, in advance of the patient visit to identify outstanding medical reports, in order to report the results to the attending Provider on staff
Prepares patients for their visit, examination procedure and/or treatment in accordance with established workflows. Obtains and documents vital signs, required screenings and patient complaints.
Prepares appropriate paperwork for procedures, laboratory work, tests, or referrals for providers.
Performs UA collections—including observed collections.
Performs blood draws, many of which are difficult.
Perform EKG's and other medical office testing and procedures.
Complies with other ad hoc requests and projects as assigned.
Maintain a strong policy knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local rules, laws and regulations and maintains compliance.
Familiar with standards required by Board of Health, OSHA, etc and the application of such.
Knowledge and compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures.
Participate in Federal and State substance use training and continuing education as needed to safely and effectively perform in the position.
Interacts with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the company’s mission and Best Practice Patient Experience.
Provides direction to clinic personnel and relays corporate mandates, goals and objectives.
Conducts all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.
Complies with and up-to-date with all other testing, screening and credentialing as required.