Medical Assistant Jobs in Parkland, WA

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant degree from an accredited vocational institution or a community college course in Medical Assisting.
• Ability to solve practical problems and work with a variety of concrete variables where limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Thorough knowledge of computer information systems.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and talking or hearing; frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel to other clinics as needed.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience preferred.
• Certification in Medical Assisting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming phone calls, address patient requests, schedule appointments, and contact patients who miss appointments to reschedule as needed.
• Distribute patient records to medical staff and prepare new patient charts, ensuring medical information is accurate and available for review by appropriate personnel.
• Process outgoing patient referrals, check out and discharge patients, and collect necessary copayments.
• Keep supplies stocked and maintain an effective work area.
• Schedule patient appointments and medical procedures, including x-rays and diagnostic testing, using the EMR system as needed.
• Obtain insurance authorizations for surgical and diagnostic services.
• Prepare and clean examination rooms and ensure required patient-care supplies are available and stocked.
• Greet patients promptly and courteously, escort them to the lab or examination room, and help prepare them for appointments.
• Ensure medications brought by patients are placed in their charts.
• Verify patient history before the physician visit.
• Obtain and record patient vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, respiration, and pulse, in the EMR.
• Assist physicians with office procedures as a second pair of hands, without administering medications.
• Collaborate with RNs and LPNs to provide high-quality patient care.
• Maintain working knowledge of OSHA compliance standards and apply related policies and procedures to daily responsibilities.
• Complete required training and in-services in a timely manner, including annual OSHA training and PPD placements.
• Travel to other clinics as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Competitive compensation.