Medical Assistant

Proliance Surgeons, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team in Seattle. In this role, you will coordinate patient care, maintain clinical supplies, and ensure an optimal patient experience. The position offers a dynamic work environment where you will engage with diverse patients and support healthcare providers. With a focus on professional growth, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact in patient care while working alongside a compassionate team. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to exceptional outcomes, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Coverage

401k with Match

Paid Parking

PTO

Profit Sharing

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required; Medical Assistant Program preferred.
• 1-2 years' experience in a medical office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing direct patient care and maintaining clinical supplies.
• Document all encounters and maintain patient documentation.
• Coordinate care and diagnostic testing as indicated by physician.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Electronic Medical Records

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records Software

Job description

Puget Sound Ear Nose & Throat Clinic Edmonds, Edmonds, Washington, United States of America •

Puget Sound Ear Nose & Throat Clinic Seattle, Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Proliance Surgeons is one of the largest surgical practices in the country, with over 450 providers including over 200 board-certified physicians providing treatment at more than 100 care centers in Washington State .

At Proliance, our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire, develop and engage great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and encourage growth and development to make our organization a great place to work. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we’ve experienced, and how we think to createExceptional Outcomes,Personally Delivered.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit and pay package including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, PTO and more! For further details please visit our careers page at www.proliancesurgeons.com/careers

Compensation during the offer process will be determined based on factors such as compensation structure, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Be Part of Who We Are!

Position Summary

The medical assistant acts as a patient care coordinator and advocate, maintains clinical supplies, proper documentation and an optimal patient flow and experience, following OSHA/WISHA other compliance and regulatory guidelines.

Location: Primary duties will be in Seattle with the understanding that, if needed, you will travel to the Edmonds and Mill Creek clinics to cover as well (estimated 1-4x per month)

Parking is paid 100% by the clinic in Seattle or ORCA pass will be provided.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities of the Medical Assistant include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in providing direct patient care for office visit patients may involve:
  • Arranging the exam room instruments and equipment and maintaining supplies
  • The disposal of contaminated supplies and sterilizing medical instruments
  • Positioning patients for exams and procedures
  • Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
  • Obtaining vitals, patient history and chief complaints
  • Other patient care related duties as necessary
• Assist provider within clinic procedures may involve
  • Preparing patient exam, dressing and/or procedural areas by using vigorous aseptic technique.
  • Holding patients in position for extended periods of time, manipulating body parts, using instruments to hold procedural or imaging areas immobile, or positioning patients on tables
• Handing provider instruments while standing for long periods of time
• Report test results to patients as indicated by physician in a timely manner
• Chart all vital information in electronic record as well as check to be sure all information related to medication, health history and reason for visit is obtained and documented
• Perform phone triage, post-op calls and respond to voicemail messages directed to them preferably within same business day, but no later than 24 business hours, and perform action required.
• Documents all encounters.
• Maintain patient documentation for visit and communications in person or over the phone
• Coordinate care and diagnostic testing at other facilities as indicated by physician
• Assist provider in maintaining communication with referring doctors
• Maintain equipment and ensure supplies are stocked and in place
• Follow all other daily team duties and special tasks as assigned

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
• 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.

Puget Sound Ear Nose & Throat Clinic Edmonds, Edmonds, Washington, United States of America,

Puget Sound Ear Nose & Throat Clinic Seattle, Seattle, Washington, United States of America