Medical Assistant

Sundown M Ranch • Yakima, WA

28d • $23 - $25

About The Position

As the Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for patient care, transcribing dictation, documentation in patient records, phlebotomy, lab work, arranging medical services outside SMR, assisting the Medical Director, and performing other duties as assigned. Weekend coverage is part of the regular schedule for this position. The most essential tasks for which you will be responsible include: Patient care. Transcribing dictation into patient records. Assisting Medical Director in arranging and meeting with patients. Phlebotomy, TB tests, and lab work. Coordinating lab and other medical services with other providers. Collecting and documenting pharmacy bills, receipts, and services. Documenting progress notes in patient records. Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate/GED required.
• Medical transcription experience.
• Certified Medical Assistant.
• Current and up to date credential from WA State DOH.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Must have proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software applications—especially AURA EHR.
• Must be physically capable of performing the job and able to work with people in a friendly, caring manner.
• Must have the ability to cope with emotional behavior that is often apparent in patients in treatment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as laws, regulations and patient files, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before patients, families, staff and management.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with patients, staff and the recovery community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of Sundown M Ranch requirements and the policies established by the Board of Directors.

Nice To Haves

• Addiction medicine experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patient care
• Transcribing dictation into patient records
• Assisting Medical Director in arranging and meeting with patients
• Phlebotomy, TB tests, and lab work
• Coordinating lab and other medical services with other providers
• Collecting and documenting pharmacy bills, receipts, and services
• Documenting progress notes in patient records
• Performing other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, vision, 401(k), term life insurance available after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual of 6 hours per month and 8 paid Holidays per calendar year

What This Job Offers

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