Now Hiring Medical Assistant Lead

CHC will offer a \$4,000.00 sign-on bonus for this position.\ \ The Medical Assistant Lead operates in a team with other clinic healthcare providers and support staff.
The Lead fulfills the responsibilities of an MA by escorting patients to the exam rooms and preparing patients for visits. The Lead assists medical providers with minor diagnostic procedures and treatments, as directed; taking vital signs, maintaining records and recording test results.
In addition, this position assists in the scheduling and mentoring of externs with affiliated MA programs and newly onboarded MAs.
The Lead participates in interviews and as a preceptor for newly hired staff and assures all critical tasks are completed per clinic protocols. \ \ Knowledge, Skills & Abilities\

• Effectively communicates orally and in writing.\
• Supports, motivates and sustains a team-oriented culture.\
• Bilingual skills.\ \ Education\
• Works with initiative, energy and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.\
• Problem-solves with creativity and ingenuity.\
• Knowledge of medical terminology.\
• Demonstrates leadership and basic management skills.\
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and Outlook.\ \ Preferred:\
• Remains calm and effective in high pressure and emergency situations.\
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Use of multi-line telephones and other office machines.\
• Organizes, prioritizes, and coordinates multiple activities and tasks.\
• Reads, speaks, understands and writes proficiently in English.\
• Works independently and is self-directed.\
• Produces work in high quantity and quality.\

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• Associate's degree in a related field.\ \ Experience\
• Medical Assistant experience (2 years) or in lieu of; 1 year at CHC and have completed an approved Lead training program.\
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program; or a minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a medical assistant.\ \ Preferred:\
• ICD-10 coding experience (2 years).\
• Healthcare information systems, such as electronic health record and practice management systems experience.
• Supervisory/management experience. \
• CPT-4 coding experience (2 years).\ \ Preferred:\
• Customer service related experience working with the general public (2 years).\
• Working with insurance/billing in a healthcare setting/insurance organization.\
• Experience in a multiple provider medical practice.\

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• Demonstrates knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Assists the providers with minor diagnostic procedures, treatments and education as directed. \
• Driver\'s license with the State of Washington.\
• Motor vehicle insurance liability policy, a certificate of deposit, or a liability bond to the required limits.\ \ Job Specific Functions/Performance Expectations:\ A. Job Specific Functions/Performance: General\
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED) certification - must be obtained within 45 days of employment.\ \ Other\
• Monitors schedules and patient arrivals, participates in sequencing emergency patients, and provides assistance to co-workers to maintain a smooth and efficient patient flow for entire clinic for maximum productivity.\
• Medical Assistant -- Certified - license with the State of Washington.\
• Working with low income, multi-ethnic populations.\ \ Credentials\
• 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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• Assists in confirming appointments and the preparation of charts and paperwork for the following day. Obtaining any needed information
• Coordinates tasks regarding medical records with Health Information Specialist.\