Medical Assistant Jobs in Parkland, WA

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• 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 interacting with 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.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of experience in a medical practice is preferred; completion of formal education will be taken into consideration.
• CMA or RMA credential from an accredited program, or ABR-OE, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, escort them to exam rooms, prepare them for examinations or treatments, and take vital signs.
• Assist physicians when requested.
• Perform allergy prick and/or intradermal testing, spirometry, and other breathing tests as ordered.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for testing and treatment.
• Provide patient education when appropriate.
• Administer biologic injections and allergy injections as ordered, within applicable state law and scope of practice.
• Obtain blood, buccal, genetic, or other samples as ordered and permitted by state regulations.
• Monitor patients for possible adverse reactions following allergy injections.
• Maintain emergency equipment, including oxygen and the crash cart.
• Answer patient-related telephone calls and respond according to clinical protocol.
• Scribe for providers as requested or required by the practice.
• Follow standardized protocols and workflows.
• Obtain referrals and insurance authorizations as requested, schedule radiology and laboratory tests, and make referrals to specialists as directed.
• Maintain clinical supply stock and medication samples.
• Document services personally provided in patients’ electronic medical records 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.
• Ensure accurate insurance verification, billing, and coding.
• Oversee clinical supply and inventory management.
• 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 and practice compliance guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of practice management and other computer software relevant to the role.
• Complete assigned training, including CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, compliance, and information security training, within required timeframes.
• Comply with company, hub, and department policies; report policy violations and incidents through the appropriate channels.
• Participate in cybersecurity efforts, remain alert to threats, report cybersecurity incidents, and complete required training on time.
• Attend regular meetings and perform other tasks and projects assigned by the Practice Manager.
• Comply with applicable clinical regulations, policies, procedures, and state and federal laws.
• May cross-train on front-office activities, including answering phones, scheduling patients, taking payments, and other administrative tasks.

Benefits

• 401(k) for full-time and part-time employees
• Health insurance for full-time employees
• Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees
• Paid holidays for full-time and part-time employees
• Vision insurance for full-time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) for full-time employees
• Dental insurance for full-time employees
• Life insurance for full-time employees
• Disability insurance for full-time employees