Medical Assistant Jobs in Parkland, WA

About The Position

Requirements

• Specialized Diploma as a Medical Assistant
• Ability to accept and adapt to constant change within a healthcare setting.
• Ability to take initiative and function independently as well as collaboratively.
• Excellent computer skills including EMR, word processing, and Excel.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree from a Medical Assistant Program
• CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - NHA - State of Pennsylvania
• CMA - Certified Medical Assistant - AAMA - State of Pennsylvania
• CMAC - Clinical Medical Assistant Certification - AMCA - State of Pennsylvania
• MAC - Medical Assistant Certified - AMCA - State of Pennsylvania
• NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant - NCTT - State of Pennsylvania
• NRCMA - National Registered Certified Medical Assistant - NAHP - State of Pennsylvania
• RMA - Registered Medical Assistant AMT - State of Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient and equipment for exams/procedures and maintains exam rooms and clinical area.
• Performs medical history collection and medication refill, per protocol.
• Collects and prepares lab specimens/lab requisitions accurately and schedules and obtains authorizations for referrals and/or procedures.
• Identifies actual or potential patient risks and communicates those risks to the licensed nurse or provider upon recognition.
• Adheres to clerical, clinical, and EMR workflows.
• Performs clerical duties and provides front office support duties such as greeting and welcoming patients and providing excellent customer service both in-person and over the phone.
• Collects co-payments, schedules appointments, updates missing patient demographics, obtains referrals and pre-certifications.
• Uses patient centered care concepts in delivering care and performing related activities.