Medical Assistant

Weil Foot & Ankle Institute; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

HSA with employer contribution

Generous PTO program

401(k) with 4% match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Weil Foot & Ankle Institute in Seattle is seeking a dedicated medical assistant to support our team. The candidate will be responsible for interviewing patients, organizing appointments, updating medical records, and assisting during examinations. Applicants should have experience in medical office management, strong communication skills, and a degree in medical assistance or relevant certification. Benefits include medical plans, PTO, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a medical assistant or medical secretary.
• Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Current CPR Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document basic medical history.
• Organize and schedule appointments.
• Assist during medical examinations.

Skills

Medical office management

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Service oriented

Social perceptiveness

Education

Degree in medical assistance or certification

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Patient management software

EMR systems

Job description

About Balance Health

Balance Health is the nation’s premier comprehensive lower-extremity focused physician practice. At our Washington Integrative Foot and Ankle Center brand, we are committed to providing the highest-quality podiatric care to the greater Seattle community.

Job Type

Full-time

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document basic medical history
• Organize and schedule appointments
• Update and file medical records and insurance reports
• Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services
• Check with patients and type up patient charts
• Assist during medical examinations
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms
• Handle receivable and payable accounts and keep financial records
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments
• Travel to both Seattle and Mill Creek locations as needed

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a medical assistant or medical secretary
• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Social perceptiveness and service oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
• Degree in medical assistance or certification from an approved medical assistant program
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification (preferred)
• Willingness to register with Washington state
• EMR Experience, Athena experience is a plus

Schedule

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• HSA with employer contribution
• FSA
• Generous PTO program
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability

Salary

$23.00 - $26.00 hrly