Medical Assistant

MWD Management, LLC dba • Spokane Valley, WA

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists licensed medical providers in clinic and surgical settings, providing safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, individualized care to patients. The position may require floating to multiple locations. The duties listed reflect general expectations and are not all-inclusive; other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• One or more years of experience in a medical setting.
• Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a dermatology practice.
• Medical Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a patient advocate during examinations and treatment.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
• Escort patients to examination, procedure, or operating rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Record medical histories, medications, allergies, vital statistics, and test results in medical records.
• Ensure proper consent forms are obtained before preparing patients for treatment.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician, following medication safety protocols.
• Collect, log, and prepare blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens for testing.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, wound care instructions, and physician instructions to patients.
• Assist physicians with examinations and treatment, including handing them instruments and materials, giving injections, and removing sutures.
• Under provider direction, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations and keep them neat and clean.
• Inspect sterile items before opening them and organize supplies on the sterile field.
• Assist physicians with surgical procedures while maintaining a sterile field.
• Assess patients throughout examinations, procedures, or surgery according to facility policies and notify the physician and RN of signs of distress.
• Clean rooms and medical equipment between patients and at the end of the day.
• Dispose of infectious waste and biohazard materials correctly.
• Change wound dressings.
• Document all procedures accurately and promptly.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and data integrity in accordance with HIPAA.
• Follow safety policies and procedures while supporting high-quality care and excellent customer service.
• Participate in department or unit quality improvement activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed