Clinic MA

Proliance Surgeons; Burien (WA); Ibrido; USD 31.000 - 37.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

South Seattle Otolaryngology, part of Proliance Surgeons, seeks a skilled Medical Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced clinic. You will assist with exams, take vitals, manage paperwork, and participate in allergy testing under physician supervision.

The role includes allergy injections and a training-friendly environment for growth. High energy, teamwork, and patient empathy are essential for success.

Competenze

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and medications.
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records is a plus.
• Basic computer skills including data entry.

Mansioni

• Obtain and document vital signs, patient history, allergies, and chief complaints; assist with exams and procedures.
• Communicate test results, perform phone triage, and coordinate follow-up.
• Document clinical information and medications in the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate outside diagnostic testing and referrals; assist with communication and med management.
• Prepare, sterilize, and stock clinical equipment and supplies.

Conoscenze

Medical terminology

EMR systems

Customer service

Integrity

Communication

Time management

HIPAA compliance

Formazione

High school diploma

MA program completion (preferred)

MA certification (WA) preferred

1–2 years medical office experience preferred

Strumenti

EMR software

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Summary

South Seattle Otolaryngology, a well-established private practice and care center of Proliance Surgeons, is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Medical Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about providing excellent patient care, able to multitask, and adaptable in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Schedule

Monday-Thursday 7:30a-5p, Friday 8a-12p

Pay Rate

Pay Rate for this position is starting between $22.19 - $27/hr, depending on years of experience and previous Allergy experience will also earn towards this higher end.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Patient Care: Obtain and document vital signs, patient history, allergies, and chief complaints; prepare patients for exams and procedures; assist providers with clinical procedures; and collect laboratory specimens.
• 2. Patient Communication & Follow-Up: Communicate test results as directed, perform phone triage and post-operative calls, respond to voicemail, and coordinate appropriate patient follow-up.
• 3. Medical Records & Documentation: Accurately document clinical information, medications, health history, visits, communications, and follow-up in the electronic medical record.
• 4. Care Coordination & Medications: Coordinate outside diagnostic testing and medical care; assist with referring physician communication, electronic prescribing, and medication management.
• 5. Equipment & Supplies: Prepare, clean, maintain, and stock clinical equipment and supplies; properly dispose of contaminated materials and sterilize instruments.

In addition to Medical Assistant general functions, this position will also provide Allergy Services: Perform allergy testing, prepare and mix customized allergy immunotherapy vials, and administer allergy injections under physician supervision. Allergy experience is preferred, but we are happy to train a motivated Medical Assistant who is eager to learn.

Education/Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program preferred, but not required. Will provide training
• Current Washington State Medical Assistant Certification preferred, but not required (see above)
• 1-2 years’ experience in a medical office preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and medications
• Familiarity with or working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records a plus
• Basic computer knowledge and skills, including data entry
• Superior customer service skills
• Impeccable integrity
• Great interpersonal skills, demonstrating patience, compassion, empathy and the ability to work well with all types of people
• Adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA)
• Use time efficiently, with attention to quality, detail, accuracy and completion
• Consistency, timeliness and dependability
• Effective team membership, supporting and working with others to achieve common goals
• Ability to adapt to continuous change/flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to continuously learn
• Self-motivated; able to work with increasing independence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision
• Clear oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated aptitude to organize and prioritize work
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Skilled in coping with fast paced often stressful situations with unpredictable circumstances in a professional, safe, and efficient manner
• Self-motivated; able to work following specific guidelines and in accordance with detailed instructions; measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.