Compassionate Medical Assistant - Flexible Schedule & Growth

100 Lawrence Memorial Hospital; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Excellent benefits

Job summary

LMH Health in the United States seeks a Medical Assistant to perform administrative and/or clinical tasks, supporting physicians and healthcare professionals while maintaining patient confidentiality. This permanent, full-time role offers patient care responsibilities and a path for professional growth.

Responsibilities include medical record management, vital signs, privacy-compliant patient preparation, specimen handling, and coordination of appointments and lab services.

Qualifications

• Required: BLS upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Updates and files patient medical records, fill out insurance forms as needed.
• Takes medical histories and record vital signs.
• Efficiently documents medical information using the appropriate electronic applications and/or forms.
• Explains treatment procedures to patients and prepares patient for examination while providing strict privacy during visit.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens, dispose of contaminated supplies and sterilize medical instruments.
• May assist with wound care and cast care.
• Handles correspondence, schedule appointments, arrange for hospital and lab services.
• Assists with simple patient teaching: procedures, laboratory tests, medications, etc.
• Maintain smooth flow of patients through the clinic.
• Assists with callbacks as indicated to deliver prompt, prioritized patient care (patient, pharmacies, insurance companies, etc.).
• Authorizes drug refills as directed and telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy if certified /registered medical assistant.
• Assures treatment rooms are appropriately equipped with necessary instruments, supplies and equipment and keeps waiting/exam rooms neat and clean.
• Must possess the ability to organize and prioritize assigned work duties and have a desire to interact with patients in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Comply with laws and regulations in maintaining patient information.
• Assumes responsibility for patient safety by utilizing appropriate channels to communicate patient safety and patient care issues to appropriate bodies.
• Makes assessments and corrections of patient rooms and surrounding area for safety.
• Participates in intra- and inter-departmental committee activities.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Job description

LMH Health in the United States seeks a Medical Assistant to perform administrative and/or clinical tasks, supporting physicians and healthcare professionals while maintaining patient confidentiality. This permanent, full-time role offers patient care responsibilities and a path for professional growth.

Responsibilities include medical record management, vital signs, privacy-compliant patient preparation, specimen handling, and coordination of appointments and lab services.