Med Asst - Clinic

Medical Assistant Certified: This is a Per-Diem position

Non-Exempt, pay range: $22.36 -$32.18

Mason Health Provides These Benefits For Per-diem Employees

• Mental Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Assistant Program

Job Summary

Serves as an integral member of the clinic team; efficiently performs back office duties including effectively monitoring and managing the flow of patients, greeting and rooming patients, documenting patient histories, preparing exam rooms, and assisting with examinations and procedures. Works in close partnership with and under the direction of a physician/provider.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Completes all tasks and documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Essential Job Function
• Cleans patient room after visit and after procedure. Scrubs, rinses, and places used instruments in disinfectant tray after each patient. Properly autoclaves instruments, or prepares them to be autoclaved at the hospital.
• Assists the physician with examinations and procedures. Performs phlebotomy and necessary laboratory testing; or prepares specimens and orders outside laboratory testing. Performs radiological exams and EKG procedures, as ordered by the physician.
• Monitors and manages the flow of patients to maximize physician’s time, reduce delays, and facilitate a positive patient experience.
• Takes initial patient history, accurately documents vital signs and complaints in the patient’s medical record.
• Calls or faxes in prescriptions and handles physician’s call back on patient test results as directed.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Monitors and maintains equipment in good working order. Maintains medical stock, to include obtaining purchase order numbers; and maintains drug and medical supply inventory.
• Prepares the patient and room for examination or procedure by the physician.

Organizational Responsibilities

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to support the Mason Health mission, vision and values; comply with District policies and procedures; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times. Employees are expected to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Required Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
• One year of experience working in a physician’s office, preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications And/or Registrations

• State of Washington Medical Assistant Certification

Additional Requirements For Medical Assistant-Certified

• Current medical assistant national certification through one of the following:
• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• National Health Career Association (NHA)
• American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read, understand and interpret information from a variety of sources and to understand and follow moderately complex instructions.
• Ability to distinguish emergency patient situations.
• Knowledge and understanding of age related care as needed for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients with the ability to provide patient care that is appropriate to the age and development status of the patient.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, use discretion and maintain confidentiality of privileged information and records.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical ethics
• Ability to accept responsibility, work independently, prioritize and manage time and tasks effectively. Ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently under pressure.
• Strong communication skills; ability to communicate verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences. Ability to listen actively and respond to patients and coworkers in a timely, appropriate manner both verbally and non-verbally.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with physicians, coworkers, patients, and families. Ability to present a professional, caring image and demeanor to patients and families.
• Working knowledge of medical assistant functions, clinical standards, and clinic practices and procedures.
• Adaptability; ability to learn, understand, and navigate work processes, terminology, and computer software systems.

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