Clinic MA

Proliance Surgeons•Burien, WA

4d•Onsite

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 join our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about providing excellent patient care, able to multitask, and adaptable in a fast-paced clinical environment. This role also provides Allergy Services, including performing allergy testing, preparing and mixing customized allergy immunotherapy vials, and administering allergy injections under physician supervision. While allergy experience is preferred, training will be provided for motivated candidates eager to learn.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Basic knowledge of medical terminology and medications
Basic computer knowledge and skills, including data entry
Superior customer service skills
Impeccable integrity
Great interpersonal skills, demonstrating patience, compassion, empathy and the ability to work well with all types of people
Adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA)
Use time efficiently, with attention to quality, detail, accuracy and completion
Consistency, timeliness and dependability
Effective team membership, supporting and working with others to achieve common goals
Ability to adapt to continuous change/flexibility
Demonstrated ability to continuously learn
Self-motivated; able to work with increasing independence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision
Clear oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated aptitude to organize and prioritize work
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Skilled in coping with fast paced often stressful situations with unpredictable circumstances in a professional, safe, and efficient manner
Self-motivated; able to work following specific guidelines and in accordance with detailed instructions; measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program preferred, but not required. Will provide training
Current Washington State Medical Assistant Certification preferred, but not required
1-2 years’ experience in a medical office preferred
Familiarity with or working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records a plus
Allergy experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Obtain and document vital signs, patient history, allergies, and chief complaints.
Prepare patients for exams and procedures.
Assist providers with clinical procedures.
Collect laboratory specimens.
Communicate test results as directed.
Perform phone triage and post-operative calls.
Respond to voicemail.
Coordinate appropriate patient follow-up.
Accurately document clinical information, medications, health history, visits, communications, and follow-up 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.
Properly dispose of contaminated materials and sterilize instruments.
Perform allergy testing.
Prepare and mix customized allergy immunotherapy vials.
Administer allergy injections under physician supervision.