Medical Assistant Jobs in Parkland, WA

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at the time of hire, obtained through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• One of the following certifications is required, or must be obtained within 15 months of hire: CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, or NRCMA.
• In lieu of an approved Medical Assistant certification, the employer accepts at hire graduation from an accredited school of nursing, LPN or RN qualification, EMT certification verified through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, or CNA certification.
• Knowledge of basic Medical Assistant duties.
• Ability to type quickly and basic computer knowledge.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to rely on experience and judgment to perform varied tasks, participate on a team, and accomplish goals.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with and treat all persons fairly, respectfully, and sensitively to cultural and social differences.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program.
• Medical Assistant experience.
• Front Desk experience.

Responsibilities

• Register patients, obtain required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verify insurance and patient eligibility.
• Process co-payments and schedule patient appointments for the assigned center.
• Coordinate provider referrals to specialists.
• Answer patient questions about their care and keep patients informed of their status.
• Inform technical staff about patient flow.
• Prepare patients for examination by interviewing them, verifying their information, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit.
• Measure preliminary physical indicators, including blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and escalate critical cases to a provider as needed.
• Conduct point-of-care testing as needed, including flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, and HCG tests, and provide patient information to the provider.
• Stock supplies and maintain exam rooms, the front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have needed medical supplies.
• Complete order sheets to maintain supply inventory levels and regularly check supply expiration dates.
• Maintain medical records and scan charts to patient files.
• Answer phone calls and collect and sort incoming and outgoing daily postal correspondence.
• Keep the reception area well maintained.
• Conduct courtesy follow-up calls to patients.
• Perform opening and closing duties, including cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building.
• Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily equipment controls and calibration; maintain quality assurance and quality control logs, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.