Medical Assistant- Bellevue Primary Care (36 Hours)

SEP Summit Medical Group • Bellevue, WA

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides clinical support to physicians and mid-level providers and gives patients instructions as directed by providers. The role is responsible for compliance with OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA regulations and for completing duties that support business operations. The position reports to the Practice Manager or Team Leader.

Responsibilities may vary by practice and can include obtaining vital signs, assisting with examinations and procedures, performing nursing procedures under provider supervision, administering medications and immunizations as directed, collecting specimens, and performing basic laboratory tests. The Medical Assistant also supports patient communications, referrals, outpatient test scheduling, precertification, documentation, equipment and supply upkeep, and related administrative work. Other duties may be assigned by the Clinical Coordinator or Practice Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• At least one of the following: one year of MA, CNA, PCA, STNA, or SEH Clinical Care Tech experience; completion of an MA program and MA externship; completion of SEP MA Internship; completion of an EMT certification program; or a degree in Health or Biological Sciences that includes hands-on clinical patient-care activities.

Nice To Haves

• An approved credential, such as CCMA, CMA, RMA, ARMA, or EMT.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms; interview patients; measure and document vital signs and patient information in charts.
• Document appropriate patient history in the patient chart.
• Give patients clear directions, address exam-related concerns, and document appropriately.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during examinations.
• Perform nursing procedures under provider supervision and provide patient instructions as directed by providers.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic laboratory tests.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by providers.
• Ensure patient chart information is complete and accurate.
• Complete forms needed for the revenue cycle, including order verification or clarification, waivers for non-covered services, and encounter forms.
• Maintain adequate supplies in exam rooms and workstations.
• Clean and disinfect exam rooms; clean, maintain, and sterilize equipment and instruments; report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA requirements and maintain logs and required checks, such as refrigerator temperatures and medication checks.
• Assist with patient requests; take telephone messages; and respond to patient, provider, and pharmacy calls as appropriate.
• Triage and process messages from patients and front-office staff to providers.
• Complete referrals, outpatient test scheduling, and precertification.
• File and distribute patient information accurately and promptly.
• Work with the Central Billing Office as needed to resolve patient issues.
• Follow the Scribe policy when working as a scribe.
• Depending on the practice, obtain vital signs; assist with exams and procedures; administer injections and immunizations; perform EKGs and other laboratory procedures; collect patient samples; and answer and triage patient phone calls and questions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator or Practice Manager.

Benefits

• No nights, holidays, or weekends, with exceptions for Urgent Care and After-Hours Clinics.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 403(b) with match.
• Opportunity for career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED