Medical Assistant

Job Title:

Medical Assistant I | $6,000 Sign-on Incentive Req:

Location:

Cascade Clinic Department:
Cascade Clinic

Shift: Days Type:
Full Time FTE: 1

Hours:

40 City State:
Renton, WA Category SEIU-Service Salary Range:
Min $30.49
- Max $46.17/hrly. 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

Prerequisites: 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 1 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

Qualifications:

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-pace 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 Communication 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 Serve as a "communication liaison" between the physician and patient 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 Patient Care Anticipate and facilitate provider work flow Inform and update patient of anticipated wait times Assist providers with patient flow time management 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 procedure and treatments Assist with examination, procedures and treatments Maintain and update all medication and immunization records Maintain, reviews and updates 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 Operational Functions 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 Perform methods of quality control Practice Finances Review and complete ancillary charges for office visits Perform "clean" billing submittals UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT, AND

WORKING CONDITIONS:

As listed through out the document Performance Responsibilities

• Generic
  
  Job Functions:
  
  See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner

Unique

Job Functions:

(performed in accordance with supervision requirements established by statute and administrative code.) Medical Assisting In order to serve the patient successfully the MA needs to have the ability to conceptualize role and responsibility. The MA is a liaison between the patient and provider. The MA understands that they are here to "serve" the patient. They must understand that resources in healthcare are limited.

Concepts of anticipation and preparation for patient visits are essential for success. Pertinent and successful…