Medical Assistant Clinic
About The Position
The Medical Assistant helps keep daily clinic operations running smoothly and efficiently for patients and the clinical team. The role proactively prepares patient charts and ensures information is obtained and up to date. The number of patients seen each day may vary based on the number of physicians on site. Success in the role requires enthusiasm for helping others, efficiency, and empathy for patients. The Medical Assistant greets and prepares patients for practitioner visits, obtains and records vital signs and other relevant information, assists with examinations and patient mobility, performs basic laboratory and phlebotomy procedures, and administers approved medications under provider supervision. The role also supports provider orders and maintains accurate electronic medical records by documenting visits and procedures, entering patient and provider information, and reviewing records for inconsistencies and errors.
Requirements
- High school diploma in General Studies or a GED in 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 upon hire.
- Basic Life Support - CPR through the American Heart Association 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 for examinations and clean up afterward under Provider supervision.
- Provide patient mobility assistance as necessary.
- Perform basic lab and phlebotomy procedures, including drawing blood, performing EKGs and laboratory procedures, and administering approved medications by oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intradermal routes under provider supervision.
- Inform patients of laboratory results and mail reports to patients.
- Pend orders for laboratory testing and radiology studies for provider sign-off, as needed.
- Document medical visits and procedures performed by healthcare providers in the electronic medical record in accordance with established procedures.
- Enter patient medical history and physical exam results, patient education and explanations of benefits and risks, provider-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions, patient and family 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 help ensure the accuracy of the medical record.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
