Medical Assistant Jobs in Parkland, WA

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
• Must have current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) training.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an ambulatory care setting.
• One (1) or more years of MA experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care by acquiring medical history, vital signs, and lab samples.
• Communicates with nursing staff regarding changes in patient's condition and maintains adequate level of supplies required for patient care.
• Greets patients upon arrival to clinic.
• Schedules, registers, and checks out patients.
• Collects payments, issues receipts, and verifies insurance coverage.
• Transports patients to other areas of the hospital, as needed.
• Provides appropriate grooming/oral hygiene and comfort measures and assists patients with physical activities.
• Documents all patient care activities.
• Adheres to UAMS safety plan.
• Complies with safety instructions and observes safe work practices.
• Provides input on safety issues.
• Serves as resource to support department members in performance of duties.
• Notifies appropriate staff members of problems requiring prompt intervention.
• Participates in continuing education and professional/ institutional advancement opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy