Medical Assistant Jobs in Parkland, WA

About The Position

Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant certification is required prior to beginning position.
• High school or GED graduation is required.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required.
• BLS required.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to follow both oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift heavy items and assist with transporting patients in stretchers or wheelchairs.
• Knowledge of sterile techniques and procedures relevant to the work performed.
• Familiar with the procedures for administering both routine and special patient treatments.
• Understanding of sanitation, personal hygiene, and basic health and safety practices for clinic environments.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety measures, with age-specific competency.
• Responsible for daily clinic tasks such as registration, scheduling, charge posting, and order entry.
• Able to document and communicate information clearly while building effective relationships with patients and staff.
• Typing skills and knowledge of medical terminology (Levels II and III).
• Ability to independently seek resources and work collaboratively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is strongly preferred.
• Graduation from a medical assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) is strongly preferred.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting (Level II).
• At least 3 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting (Level III).
• 1 year of experience will be provided for an Associate degree in Medical Assisting.
• Applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA/RMA) Ladder Program document for Levels II and III.

Responsibilities

• Collects medical histories, monitors vital signs, explains treatments to patients, and prepares them for exams and procedures.
• Assists medical staff, gathers and prepares lab samples, conducts basic lab tests, performs EKGs, removes sutures/staples, changes dressings, educates patients and families about care, and documents in records.
• Disposes of contaminated supplies, processes instruments, cleans medical equipment, calls in prescriptions, prepares and gives medications as instructed by the doctor, and handles prescription refills.
• Performs other clinical tasks as assigned by the doctor.
• Greets patients, answers calls, schedules appointments (including arrival in Maestro Care), checks out patients, and handles referral scheduling.
• Coordinates hospital admissions, lab services, and updates medical records.
• Completes forms, manages billing tasks like receiving copays and collecting balances, handles correspondence, and orders supplies.
• May assist with clinic activities, such as Joint Commission or fall prevention efforts, and participate in clinic committees.

Benefits

• $7,500 Commitment Bonus for Eligible Candidates