Clinic MA

Proliance Surgeons•Burien, WA

8d•$22 - $38

About The Position

South Seattle Otolaryngology, a well-established private practice and care center of Proliance Surgeons, is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Medical Assistant to provide excellent patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment. The position involves general medical assistant duties and allergy services, including allergy testing, preparation and mixing of customized allergy immunotherapy vials, and administration of allergy injections under physician supervision. Allergy experience is preferred, but training is available for a motivated candidate. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The anticipated starting pay rate is $22.19–$27 per hour, depending on experience; previous allergy experience may contribute to compensation at the higher end. Final compensation is based on experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs. The employer describes a comprehensive and competitive benefits and pay package that includes health coverage, a 401(k) with match, profit sharing, and paid time off. A Medical Assistant program graduate and current Washington State Medical Assistant certification are preferred but not required; training will be provided.

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.
Respect confidentiality and follow safety, risk management, and precautionary procedures, including HIPAA requirements.
Use time efficiently and demonstrate attention to quality, detail, accuracy, and completion.
Demonstrate dependability, timeliness, teamwork, flexibility, and willingness to continuously learn.
Work with increasing independence, follow guidelines and detailed instructions, and overcome challenges with little supervision.
Organize and prioritize work and use 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.
Current Washington State Medical Assistant Certification.
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, assist providers with clinical procedures, and collect laboratory specimens.
Communicate test results as directed, conduct phone triage and post-operative calls, respond to voicemail, and coordinate patient follow-up.
Document clinical information, medications, health history, visits, communications, and follow-up accurately in the electronic medical record.
Coordinate outside diagnostic testing and medical care; assist with referring physician communication, 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.