Clinic MA

Proliance Surgeons•Burien, WA

1d•$22 - $38

About The Position

South Seattle Otolaryngology, a well-established private practice and care center of Proliance Surgeons, is seeking a skilled, enthusiastic Medical Assistant to provide excellent patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment. The role involves supporting providers and patients with clinical care, communication and follow-up, medical record documentation, care coordination, medication management, and equipment and supply maintenance. The position also provides allergy services, including allergy testing, preparing and mixing customized allergy immunotherapy vials, and administering allergy injections under physician supervision. Allergy experience is preferred, though training is available for a motivated candidate. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. The anticipated starting pay rate is $22.19–$27 per hour, depending on experience; prior allergy experience may contribute to placement toward the higher end. Individual compensation is determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology and medications.
Basic computer knowledge and skills, including data entry.
Superior customer service, interpersonal, oral communication, and written communication skills.
Maintain integrity and confidentiality, including adherence to HIPAA and safety, risk management, and precautionary procedures.
Work efficiently with attention to quality, detail, accuracy, and completion; demonstrate consistency, timeliness, and dependability.
Work effectively as a team member and adapt to continuous change.
Demonstrate a willingness and aptitude to continuously learn.
Be self-motivated and able to work with increasing independence, follow guidelines and detailed instructions, and overcome challenges with little supervision.
Organize and prioritize work and apply critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Cope professionally, safely, and efficiently with fast-paced, stressful situations and unpredictable circumstances.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program; training is available and this is not required.
Current Washington State Medical Assistant Certification; this is preferred but not required.
One to two years of experience in a medical office.
Allergy experience.
Familiarity or working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records.

Responsibilities

Obtain and document vital signs, patient history, allergies, and chief complaints.
Prepare patients for examinations and procedures and assist providers with clinical procedures.
Collect laboratory specimens.
Communicate test results as directed, perform phone triage and post-operative calls, respond to voicemail, and coordinate patient follow-up.
Accurately document clinical information, medications, health history, visits, communications, and follow-up in the electronic medical record.
Coordinate outside diagnostic testing and medical care, assist with referring physician communication, and support electronic prescribing and medication management.
Prepare, clean, maintain, and stock clinical equipment and supplies; dispose of contaminated materials properly and sterilize instruments.
Perform allergy testing, prepare and mix customized allergy immunotherapy vials, and administer allergy injections under physician supervision.