Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant I $6,000 Sign-on Incentive )

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• Job Title:
  
  Medical Assistant I $6,000 Sign-on Incentive
• Req:
• Location:
  
  Hospital Campus Clinics and/or Leased Buildings
• Department:
  Neuroscience Institute
• Shift: Days
• Type:
  Full Time
• FTE: 1
• Hours:
  
  40 hours per week
• City / State:
  Renton, WA
• Category: SEIU-Service
• Salary Range:
  Min $29.32 - Max $44.39 per hour (DOE)

VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Clinic Network
The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITLE:

Medical Assistant
ROLE:
See job description for Clinical Support Partner for generic job duties.
AREA OF ASSIGNMENT:
Clinic network
HOURS OF WORK:
Variable
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Clinic Manager

• Perform initial intake screening by "verifying" reason for patient visit.
• Obtain and record patient information.
• Obtain vital signs per network policy for each patient visit.
• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.
• Prepare patient for examinations, procedures and treatments.
• Assist with examination, procedures and treatments.
• Maintain and update all medication and immunization records.
• Maintain, review and update health maintenance records.
• Complete all forms and data sets for patient care to the maximum limit of scope.
• Schedule, coordinate and monitor appointments.
• Complete patient recalls daily.
• Apply principles of aseptic techniques and infection control.
• Practice standard precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazards.
• Comply with quality assurance practices.
• Perform inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance of administrative and clinical equipment.
• Apply computer and other electronic equipment techniques to support office operations.
• Practice finances: review and complete ancillary charges for office visits; perform "clean" billing submittals.
• Serve as a "communication liaison" between the physician and patient.
• Assist providers with patient flow time management.
• Inform and update patient of anticipated wait times.
• Manage messaging and order workflow; organize and allocate orders in a timely fashion.
• Research and respond to messages in a timely fashion.
• Act as liaison between the PSR, MA and Provider.
• Perform venous and capillary invasive procedures for blood withdrawal.
• Perform intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
• Apply, or assist with application of, durable medical equipment.
• Administer medications as ordered by the provider and per scope of practice.
• Administer immunizations.
• Perform tympanograms and ear irrigations (with Provider order).
• Perform waived Laboratory Tests.
• Give approved instructions and patient education to patients.

• Vetted by the State through testing as a Medical Assistant Certified.
• Good to excellent computer skills including the ability to successfully navigate between multiple applications.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in English language.
• Current American Heart Association CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• Legal concepts: perform within legal and ethical boundaries; document patient communication and clinical treatments accurately and appropriately; maintain medical records; comply with State, Federal and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated knowledge and comprehension of Medical Assistant scope and role.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and master the scope and role of a MA within a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend, execute and act within the limits of MA scope of practice while under the direction of a health care practitioner.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in an environment where it is necessary to perform several tasks simultaneously, and where interruptions are frequent.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of clinic structure and design.
• Neat and well-groomed appearance, business professional.
• Recognize and respect cultural diversity.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a calm demeanor at all times.
• Employ professional telephone and interpersonal techniques.
• Recognize and respond effectively to verbal, nonverbal and written communications.
• Receive, organize, prioritize, store and maintain transmittable information utilizing electronic technology.
• Demonstrated ability to speak, spell and utilize appropriate grammar, sentence structure and hospital and network approved abbreviations.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional development of all age groups.
• Possess excellent customer service and patient care skills.
• Interacts in a friendly, professional manner with a wide range of patients, operations staff, physicians, and other departments in Valley Medical Center.

• Minimum 1–2 years' experience in the…