Medical Assistant

U.S. Urology Partners•Auburn, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides administrative and clinical support to the clinics, working independently and collaboratively while treating fellow staff with respect and consideration. Duties may vary by office location and department structure. This position covers the Syracuse and Auburn locations and may require travel to other clinics as needed. The Medical Assistant supports patient scheduling, records and referrals; prepares examination rooms and patients for appointments; obtains and records vital signs; and assists physicians with office procedures that do not require medication administration. The role collaborates with RNs and LPNs to provide high-quality patient care and maintains working knowledge of OSHA compliance standards, completing required training and in-services in a timely manner. The position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Medical Assistant degree from an accredited vocational institution, or completion of a community college course in Medical Assisting.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables where limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Thorough knowledge of computer information systems.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and talking or hearing; frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience preferred.
Medical Assistant certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Answer incoming phone calls, address patient requests, and schedule appointments as needed.
Contact patients who miss appointments and reschedule them as needed.
Distribute patient records to medical staff and prepare charts for new patients.
Ensure medical information is accurate and available for review by the appropriate personnel.
Process outgoing patient referrals as required.
Check out and discharge patients and collect necessary copayments.
Maintain adequate supplies and an effective work area.
Schedule patient appointments and medical procedures, including X-rays and diagnostic testing, using the EMR system as needed.
Obtain insurance authorizations for surgical and diagnostic procedures.
Prepare examination rooms and ensure necessary patient-care supplies are available; clean rooms and restock supplies.
Greet patients promptly and courteously, escort them to the lab or appropriate examination room, and help prepare them for appointments.
Ensure medications brought by patients are placed in their charts.
Verify patient histories before physician visits.
Obtain patients’ weight, blood pressure, respiration, and pulse, and record the vital signs in the EMR.
Assist physicians with office procedures as a second pair of hands, without administering medications.
Collaborate with RNs and LPNs to provide high-quality patient care.
Maintain working knowledge of OSHA compliance standards and apply relevant policies and procedures.
Complete required training and in-services on time, including annual OSHA training and PPD placements.
Travel to other clinics as needed.