Medical Assistant Jobs in Parkland, WA

About The Position

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or degree from a college or university.
• Licensed by the State of Tennessee.
• At least one year of experience in a medical office environment.
• Competence using a glucometer, blood pressure cuff, thermometer, computer, stethoscope, audio scope, business phone, and various oral and injectable medications.
• Able to sit, stand, communicate in English orally and in writing, and lift over 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Accurately record patients’ medical histories and vital signs.
• Give patients immunizations and injections as appropriate.
• Counsel patients on health-related issues.
• Order and maintain clinical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
• Coordinate referrals to other medical services and secure consultations with specialists.
• Triage phone calls and address patient portal messages.
• Obtain prior authorization for medications and diagnostic testing.
• Assist physicians with medical and surgical procedures.
• Observe universal precautions.
• Maintain quality assurance for the office laboratory.
• Observe proper lifting techniques to prevent injury.
• Coordinate with pharmacies to ensure patients have adequate supplies of medicine.
• Communicate clinical information to patients and businesses.
• Schedule tests and consultations, obtain clinical specimens, assess patients, and perform clinical office procedures.