Medical Assistant Clinic
About The Position
The Medical Assistant keeps daily clinic operations running smoothly and efficiently for patients and the clinical team. The role proactively prepares patient charts and ensures information is complete and current. The number of patients served each day varies with the number of physicians on site. Success requires enthusiasm for helping others, efficiency, and empathy for patients. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for practitioner visits, obtains and records vital signs and other relevant information, assists with examinations, and provides mobility assistance. Under provider supervision, the role performs basic laboratory and phlebotomy procedures, draws blood, performs EKGs, administers approved medications, and communicates laboratory results. The position also documents and reviews medical records, maintains instruments and examination rooms, manages supplies, and schedules appointments and referrals.
Requirements
- High school graduate with general studies, or high school GED with general studies.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant certification program at an accredited institution, or validation of equivalent military training (such as Hospital Corpsman) demonstrating the required job knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Washington State Medical Assistant Certification.
- Basic Life Support certification recognized by the American Heart Association.
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 information such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications, and presenting problems.
- Position and drape patients, clean up after examinations under provider supervision, and provide mobility assistance as needed.
- 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.
- Document medical visits and procedures performed by healthcare providers in the electronic medical record according to established procedures.
- Review medical documentation to validate information, identify inconsistencies or errors, and support the accuracy of medical records.
- Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments; dispose of contaminated items according to standards; and keep examination rooms clean, orderly, and stocked.
- Maintain adequate supply inventory and anticipate providers’ needs for medications, supplies, and equipment.
- Schedule office visits, ultrasounds, and non-stress tests; process or authorize referrals to other medical care providers, clinics, and facilities as instructed.
- Coordinate appointment scheduling with other CHI-FH departments for mutual clients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
