Medical Assistant- $4,000 Sign On

CHC is offering a \$4,000 sign on bonus
Job Summary The Medical Assistant operates in a team with other clinic healthcare providers and support staff. The assistant escorts patients to the exam rooms and assists in determining medical problems. The MA assists medical providers with minor diagnostic procedures and treatments as directed; taking vital signs, maintaining records and recording test results. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Produces work in high quantity and quality.
• Works independently and is self-directed.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and coordinates multiple activities and tasks.
• Remains calm and effective in high pressure and emergency situations.
• Works with initiative, energy and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
• Reads, speaks, understands and writes proficiently in English.
• Problem-solves with creativity and ingenuity.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Use of multi-line telephones and other office machines.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and Outlook.

Preferred

• Bilingual skills.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program; or a minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a medical assistant.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience Preferred

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

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``` - *Credentials
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``` - Medical Assistant -- Certified or Interim - certification with the State of Washington. - Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED). Certification must be obtained within forty-five (45) days of employment.
Job Specific Functions/Performance

• 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.

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``` - 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.
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``` - Assists the providers with minor diagnostic procedures, treatments and education as directed.
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``` - Demonstrates knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
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``` - Coordinates tasks regarding health information with Health Information Specialists.
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``` - 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.
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``` - Performs capillary and venous blood withdrawal as directed.
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``` - Performs intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as directed.
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``` - Administers eye drops and topical ointments as directed.
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``` - Labels and maintains proper storage for specimens and tests. Performs in-house lab testing, delivers on-site results to provider.
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``` - Timely review and completion of tasks as assigned.
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``` - Accurate and timely completion/documentation of services provided, to include submission of billing codes.
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