Medical Assistant - Orthopedic and Sports Care
About The Position
The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting providers in delivering quality patient care and promoting a culture of safety in an orthopedic and sports care setting. The role includes welcoming and rooming patients, collecting histories and vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and supporting providers with examinations, surgical procedures, and diagnostic testing. The Medical Assistant maintains an appropriate sterile environment in accordance with Washington State transmission-precaution standards and administers ordered intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections. The role requires efficient use of the electronic medical record (EMR), adherence to data-entry and retrieval processes, clear oral and written communication, current Washington State Medical Assistant certification, an accepted current national certification, and current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by the date of hire.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent, or applicable coursework toward obtaining required Washington State Medical Assistant certification.
- Current Washington State Medical Assistant certification.
- Current national certification through AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or AMCA.
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by the date of hire.
- Proficiency with medical terminology.
- Ability to use the EMR efficiently and follow processes for entering and retrieving data.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- National certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) is strongly preferred.
- One year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical office or healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Greet and room patients according to standards.
- Take patients’ histories and vital signs.
- Prepare patients for examinations.
- Assist providers with examinations, surgical procedures, and diagnostic testing.
- Maintain an appropriate sterile environment for clinical procedures or situations, following Washington State transmission-precaution standards.
- Administer intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections according to provider orders.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- On-demand virtual health care
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Paid Time Off/Vacation
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
- Paid holidays
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
- Free parking
- Commuter benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
