Medical Assistant Jobs in Parkland, WA

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a hospital, primary care, emergency department, or urgent care setting, or one of the listed alternative qualifications.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association at the time of hire.
• One of the listed Medical Assistant certifications at hire or obtained within 12 months of hire: CCMA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, or NRCMA.
• CPOE certification within 2 weeks of hire if Medical Assistant certification is not obtained at hire.
• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Social perceptiveness and a service-oriented approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software.

Responsibilities

• Register patients, collect required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verify insurance and patient eligibility.
• Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments for the assigned center.
• Coordinate provider referrals to assigned 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 patient information, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit.
• Conduct preliminary physical tests, including blood pressure, weight, and temperature; escalate critical cases to a provider as needed.
• Conduct point-of-care testing as needed, such as 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 daily incoming and outgoing postal correspondence.
• Ensure the reception area is well maintained.
• Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up.
• 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 equipment breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Monthly incentive pay based on performance metrics.
• Sign-on bonus up to $2,000 for eligible applicants.