Medical Assistant Clinic

CommonSpirit Health•Tacoma, WA

About The Position

The Medical Assistant helps ensure efficient daily operations for patients and the clinical team. The role proactively prepares patient charts and makes sure information is complete and up to date. The number of patients served each day may vary depending on how many physicians are on site. Success in the role requires enthusiasm for helping others, efficiency, and empathy for patients. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for practitioner visits, records vital signs and other relevant information, assists with examinations and patient mobility, and performs basic laboratory and phlebotomy procedures. Under provider supervision, the role also administers approved medications and informs patients of laboratory results. The Medical Assistant documents visits and procedures in the electronic medical record and reviews documentation for accuracy. The position also includes preparing and sterilizing instruments, maintaining clean and stocked exam rooms, managing supplies, anticipating provider needs, scheduling appointments and coordinating referrals with other medical providers, clinics, facilities, and CHI-FH departments.

Requirements

High school diploma 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 (such as Hospital Corpsman) demonstrating the required job knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Washington State Medical Assistant certification, required upon hire.
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, height, weight, drug allergies, current medications, presenting problems, and other appropriate information.
Position and drape patients, clean up after examinations under provider supervision, and provide patient mobility assistance as needed.
Perform basic laboratory and phlebotomy procedures, draw blood, perform EKGs and other 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 under provider supervision.
Document medical visits and procedures performed by healthcare providers in the electronic medical record in accordance with established procedures.
Review medical documentation to validate information, identify inconsistencies or errors, and support the accuracy of the medical record.
Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments; dispose of contaminated items according to established standards.
Keep examination rooms clean, orderly, and stocked; maintain adequate supply inventory; and anticipate provider needs for medications, supplies, and equipment.
Schedule office visits, ultrasounds, and non-stress tests; process or authorize referrals to other medical providers, clinics, and facilities as instructed.
Coordinate appointment scheduling with other CHI-FH departments for mutual clients.