Medical Assistant Jobs in Parkland, WA

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Three to six months of on-the-job training is required to attain proficiency in assigned duties and responsibilities if not certified.
• Ability to obtain patient history and record vital signs to assist physicians with examination and treatment.
• Ability to prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.
• Ability to perform selected tests that assist with diagnosis and treatment.
• Ability to screen and follow up on patient test results.
• Ability to prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician and maintain accurate medication records.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program.
• Up to one year of experience.
• Medical Assistant certification from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care procedures as required.
• Participate in conferences and serve on committees as requested.
• Participate in patient and family education as necessary.
• Prepare for and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic treatments.
• Take and record vital signs, height, and weight.
• Perform catheterizations and provide catheter care.
• Administer oral and intramuscular medications.
• Care for patients receiving oxygen therapy.
• Apply sterile and non-sterile compresses and bandages, including ace bandages and hot or cold compresses.
• Test urine for sugar, acetone, and pH.
• Assist with physical examinations and minor outpatient surgical procedures.
• Collect blood, urine, stool, and sputum specimens; perform venipunctures and EKGs as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and efficiency in the clinic; clean and stock examination rooms.
• Remain alert and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Prepare used equipment for re-sterilization.
• Follow legal reporting requirements and established procedures for reports to law enforcement, health departments, and other agencies.
• Accompany or transport patients to ancillary departments such as Laboratory and Radiology.
• Manage time effectively to facilitate patient flow.
• Greet patients, determine their needs, and provide assistance.
• Register patients and prepare records, reports, notices, charge slips, and payor information.
• Interview patients, family members, or responsible parties about payment arrangements and refer unusual situations to the immediate supervisor.
• Assist self-pay patients with payment arrangements when appropriate.
• Answer patient account inquiries and explain insurance benefits.
• Receive payments and deposits, issue receipts, and maintain accurate accounting of funds received.
• Post charges and payments to patient accounts daily.
• Determine appropriate billing methods for third-party payors.
• Contact insurance carriers and agencies to obtain precertification for ancillary services, admissions, and surgical procedures.
• Operate office equipment, including copiers, fax machines, and other assigned equipment.
• Operate communication systems, including answering and placing calls, paging, and contacting staff.
• Schedule and maintain appointments for clinic providers as needed.
• Obtain required signatures on reports and records in accordance with release-of-information policies and procedures.
• Contact patients, physicians, and others to obtain information needed to complete insurance and billing documentation.
• Type correspondence, memos, and other documents as needed.
• Compile periodic reports, statistical data, and other information as directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.