Medical Assistant Jobs in Parkland, WA

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent; a copy must be provided upon hire.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• Knowledge of computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• Knowledge of clinical equipment, including EKGs, vital sign monitoring devices, glucometers, scales, and laboratory testing equipment.
• Ability to meet the position's physical and sensory requirements, including continuous walking and standing typically throughout the shift, occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently.
• Ability to frequently push, pull, carry, or reposition objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or transfer individuals weighing over 100 pounds using appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance.
• Ability to respond to patient alarms and verbal communication; communicate effectively; observe patients and read documentation and monitors; distinguish colors; and perform tactile and fine-motor tasks needed for patient care and equipment use.
• Ability to work in an indoor healthcare environment with frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, medical equipment, variable indoor temperatures, noise, and changing or emergency situations, while following safety protocols and using PPE as required.

Nice To Haves

• Current Certified Medical Assistant certification and/or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or coursework.
• Bilingual ability and/or English-Spanish speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and collect vital signs, current medications, medical history, and chief complaint for provider review.
• Prepare examination rooms and supplies, assist providers during examinations and procedures, and clean and sterilize equipment.
• Administer immunizations, vaccines, and contraceptive injections with direct supervision and according to protocols and provider orders.
• Provide patient education and instruction as directed by healthcare providers.
• Perform EKGs, spirometry, glucose monitoring, and ordered CLIA-waived tests, including urinalysis and pulse oximetry.
• Conduct focused nursing visits for blood pressure monitoring, suture or staple removal, injections, weight checks, and other routine procedures as directed.
• Document vital signs, medications, patient histories, immunizations, and clinical findings accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Process prescription refill requests, enter them into electronic records, and route them to appropriate providers for approval.
• Respond to patient calls and messages about medical questions, scheduling, and general inquiries.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and pharmacies about patient care and insurance coverage.
• Collaborate with the referral coordinator to identify authorization requirements and obtain prior approvals for medications and procedures as directed.
• Support the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures, and participate in required DNV program education as applicable.
• Maintain medical supply inventories in examination rooms and central supply areas.
• Stock and reorder medications in coordination with the Practice Manager and vaccine coordinator, following provider specifications.
• Support reception duties, including appointment scheduling, chart preparation, and phone coverage as needed.
• Maintain current procedure guidelines and protocols to assist other staff members.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• $8,000 sign-on bonus with a three-year commitment.