Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Reads, speaks, understands and writes proficiently in English.
• Works independently and is self-directed.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and coordinates multiple activities and tasks.
• Works with initiative, energy and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
• Remains calm and effective in high pressure and emergency situations.
• Produces work in high quantity and quality.
• Problem-solves with creativity and ingenuity.
• Use of multi-line telephones and other office machines.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program; or a minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a medical assistant.
• Medical Assistant – Certified or Interim - certification with the State of Washington.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED). Certification must be obtained at hire.
• Verified immunity to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), and varicella (chickenpox). Immunity may be demonstrated through vaccination records or titer results. Medical or religious accommodation requests may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills.
• Customer service related experience working with the general public (1 year).
• Experience in a multiple provider medical practice.
• ICD-10 coding experience.
• CPT-4 coding experience.
• Working with insurance/billing in a healthcare setting/insurance organization.
• Healthcare information systems, such as electronic health record and practice management systems experience.
• Working with low income, multi-ethnic populations.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, interpreters and visitors, in person and by phone, in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner, responds to inquiries, takes messages, and provides accurate information regarding schedules and services.
• Monitors schedules and patient arrivals, participates in sequencing patients, and provides assistance to co-workers to maintain a smooth and efficient patient flow for entire clinic for maximum productivity.
• Assists the providers with minor diagnostic procedures, treatments and education as directed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Coordinates tasks regarding health information with Health Information Specialists.
• Review scheduled appointments in advance in preparation for the patient visit. Obtaining any needed information ie: state immunization registry, ER records, specialty reports, diagnostic results.
• Performs capillary and venous blood withdrawal as directed.
• Performs intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as directed.
• Administers eye drops and topical ointments as directed.
• Labels and maintains proper storage for specimens and tests. Performs in-house lab testing, delivers on-site results to provider.
• Timely review and completion of tasks as assigned.
• Accurate and timely completion/documentation of services provided, to include submission of billing codes.
• Schedules patients for procedures, and provides all necessary paperwork and instructions to patient prior to procedure.
• Keeps patient exam and procedure rooms fully stocked, organized, clean, safe and prepared before and after each patient encounter. Prepares appropriate instruments and materials for each treatment procedure.
• Follows established inventory and supply monitoring system and purchasing protocols for maintaining stock and ordering supplies as assigned.
• Follows established protocols for routine calibration, cleaning, disinfection, sterilization of instruments and equipment as assigned and identifies and reports maintenance and repair needs.
• Performs quality control testing as directed for all CLIA waived in-house lab tests.
• Process diagnostics and urgent referrals as delegated.
• Performs the duties of a Medical Receptionist, as needed, and assists with other departments when called upon.
• Adheres to organizational infection control practices and written plan.
• Adheres to attendance standards in order to perform the job functions for daily operations and/or continuity of patient care.

Benefits

• health insurance (medical/dental/vision)
• up to 120 hours of vacation time pro-rated by FTE every 12 months
• paid sick leave
• 10-paid holidays
• 403(b) Safe Harbor retirement plan with employer match
• disability and life insurance
• $0.75/hour for those who test proficiently in a second language
• $4,000 sign on bonus