Medical Assistant (MA)

Medical AssistantThe medical assistant acts as a patient care coordinator and advocate, maintains clinical supplies, proper documentation and an optimal patient flow and experience, following OSHA/WISHA other compliance and regulatory guidelines.The key duties and responsibilities of the Medical Assistant include, but are not limited to:Assist in providing direct patient care for office visit patients may involve:Arranging the exam room instruments and equipment and maintaining suppliesThe disposal of contaminated supplies and sterilizing medical instrumentsPositioning patients for exams and proceduresCollecting and preparing laboratory specimensObtaining vitals, patient history and chief complaintsOther patient care related duties as necessaryAssist provider within clinic procedures may involve:Preparing patient exam, dressing and/or procedural areas by using vigorous aseptic technique.Holding patients in position for extended periods of time, manipulating body parts, using instruments to hold procedural or imaging areas immobile, or positioning patients on tablesHanding provider instruments while standing for long periods of timeReport test results to patients as indicated by physician in a timely mannerChart all vital information in electronic record as well as check to be sure all information related to medication, health history and reason for visit is obtained and documentedPerform phone triage, post-op calls and respond to voicemail messages directed to them preferably within same business day, but no later than 24 business hours, and perform action required.Documents all encounters.Maintain patient documentation for visit and communications in person or over the phoneCoordinate care and diagnostic testing at other facilities as indicated by physicianAssist provider in e-scribing, maintaining medication listAssist provider in maintaining communication with referring doctorsMaintain equipment and ensure supplies are stocked and in placeFollow all other daily team duties and special tasks as assignedEducation/Experience:High school graduate or equivalentGraduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program preferred, but not required. Will provide trainingCurrent Washington State Medical Assistant Certification preferred, but not required (see above)1-2 years' experience in a medical office preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Basic knowledge of medical terminology and medicationsFamiliarity with or working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records a plusBasic computer knowledge and skills, including data entrySuperior customer service skillsImpeccable integrityGreat interpersonal skills, demonstrating patience, compassion, empathy and the ability to work well with all types of peopleAdherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA)Use time efficiently, with attention to quality, detail, accuracy and completionConsistency, timeliness and dependabilityEffective team membership, supporting and working with others to achieve common goalsAbility to adapt to continuous change/flexibilityDemonstrated ability to continuously learnSelf-motivated; able to work with increasing independence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervisionClear oral and written communication skillsDemonstrated aptitude to organize and prioritize workCritical thinking and problem-solving skillsSkilled in coping with fast paced often stressful situations with unpredictable circumstances in a professional, safe, and efficient mannerSelf-motivated; able to work following specific guidelines and in accordance with detailed instructions; measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervisionWork Environment/Physical Demands:The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.