Medical Assistant Clinic

CommonSpirit Health • Federal Way, WA

10d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant helps patients and the clinical team by preparing patient charts and ensuring patient information is complete and up to date. The role supports multiple patients each day, depending on the number of physicians on site, and requires efficiency, helpfulness, and empathy.

Requirements

• High school diploma in General Studies or GED.
• 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.
• One year of Medical Assistant work experience.
• Washington State Medical Assistant certification, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR), 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 other relevant information, including height, weight, drug allergies, current medications, and presenting problems.
• Position and drape patients, clean up after examinations under provider supervision, and assist with patient mobility 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 under provider supervision.
• Pend orders for laboratory testing and radiology studies for provider sign-off, as applicable.
• Document healthcare provider visits and procedures in the electronic medical record according to established procedures.
• Enter patient history and physical exam results, patient education and explanations of benefits and risks, provider-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and 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 support the accuracy of medical records in accordance with established procedures and requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED