Medical Assistant Clinic
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports efficient daily operations for patients and the clinical team by proactively preparing patient charts and ensuring information is complete and current. The role serves multiple patients each day, depending on the number of physicians onsite, and requires an efficient, helpful, and empathetic approach to patient care. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for practitioner visits, gathers and records relevant information, assists with examinations and mobility, performs basic laboratory and phlebotomy procedures, and administers approved medications under provider supervision. The position also supports orders for provider sign-off and maintains accurate electronic medical records by documenting visits, entering clinical information, and reviewing records for inconsistencies.
Requirements
- High school graduate in General Studies or GED in General Studies.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant certification program at an accredited institution, or validation of equivalent military training demonstrating the requisite job knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- One year of Medical Assistant work experience.
- Washington Medical Assistant certification, upon hire.
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of work experience as a Medical Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Greet and prepare patients for practitioner visits.
- Obtain and record vital signs and relevant information, including height, weight, drug allergies, current medications, and presenting problems.
- Position and drape patients and clean up after examinations under Provider supervision.
- Provide patient mobility assistance as necessary.
- Perform basic laboratory and phlebotomy procedures, draw blood, perform EKGs and laboratory procedures, and administer approved medications by oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intradermal routes under provider supervision.
- Inform patients of laboratory results and mail reports to patients.
- Pend orders, including laboratory testing and radiology studies, for provider sign-off.
- Document medical visits and procedures performed by healthcare providers in the electronic medical record according to established procedures.
- Enter patient medical history and physical examination results, patient education and explanations of benefits and risks, provider-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and self-care and follow-up instructions, and referral letters as directed by the provider.
- Review medical documentation to validate information, identify inconsistencies or errors, and support the accuracy of the medical record.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
