Medical Assistant Jobs in Parkland, WA

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• CMA/RMA credential from an accredited program or ABR-OE.
• Understanding of OSHA guidelines for ambulatory practices.
• Understanding of medical record documentation standards.
• Understanding of medical coding based on medical record notes to support accurate billing.
• Comfort using email and internet applications.
• Knowledge of electronic medical records, practice-management, and word-processing software.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with physicians.
• Neat, professional appearance.
• Ability to perform a full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination; stand and walk; and occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Normal visual acuity and hearing.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and potential exposure to bodily fluids and clinic-related hazards.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in a medical practice is preferred; formal education will be taken into consideration.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, escort them to exam rooms, prepare them for examinations or treatment, and take vital signs.
• Assist physicians when requested.
• Perform allergy prick and/or intradermal testing and spirometry or other breathing tests as ordered.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for testing and treatment.
• Provide patient education when appropriate.
• Administer biologic and allergy injections as ordered and as permitted by state law, scope of practice, and applicable protocols.
• Obtain blood, buccal, or genetic samples as ordered and as allowed by state regulations.
• Monitor patients for possible adverse reactions following allergy injections and maintain emergency equipment, including oxygen and a crash cart.
• Answer patient-related telephone calls and respond according to clinical protocol.
• Scribe for providers when requested or required by the role.
• Follow standardized protocols and workflows; obtain referrals and insurance authorizations as requested; schedule radiology and laboratory tests; and make specialist referrals as directed by providers.
• Maintain clinical supply stock and medication samples.
• Document services personally provided in the electronic medical record and enter related charges in accordance with practice policies and guidelines.
• Collaborate with patients, colleagues, and interdisciplinary team members to achieve desired outcomes.
• Maintain office operations, including opening and closing protocols.
• Support accurate insurance verification, billing, and coding.
• Oversee clinical supply and inventory management and collaborate with physicians on process improvements and provider scheduling.
• Manage daily financial processes, including deposits, petty cash, and collections; review accounts receivable reports and ensure timely claims resolution.
• Oversee medical record compliance and release processes.
• Support marketing initiatives and community engagement.
• Prepare and review financial and management reports with physicians and the Regional Operations Manager.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, compliance guidelines, practice policies, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Maintain knowledge of practice-management and other computer software relevant to job functions.
• Complete assigned training, such as CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, compliance, and information security, within required timeframes.
• Report policy violations and incidents through the appropriate supervisor, manager, director, compliance, privacy, or EthicsPoint channels.
• Participate in cybersecurity efforts, remain vigilant for threats, and observe, enforce, and report cybersecurity incidents and fulfill required training.
• Attend regular meetings and perform other tasks and projects assigned by the Practice Manager.
• May cross-train on front-office tasks, including answering phones, scheduling patients, taking payments, and other administrative activities.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance