Medical Assistant - Certified

Seamar; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant in Kent, WA. The role involves patient care coordination, administering injections, completing provider referrals, and ensuring effective communication for comprehensive care. Ideal candidates will be MA-Certified, possess strong problem-solving skills, and demonstrate an ability to support diverse patient needs. This organization values teamwork and provides services regardless of payment ability.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Ability to perform venipuncture and administer injections under physician's orders.
• Proficiency in nursing parameters of electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Complete all provider referrals for each patient efficiently.
• Support Follow My Health enrollment and close chart notes within 24 hours.
• Provide quality care and support to patients daily, achieving minimum visit targets.

Skills

Clear and concise communication

Problem-solving abilities

Customer service skills

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Ambulatory care experience

Education

Certificate of Completion from a Medical Assistant program

MA-Certified or possess an MA-Interim License

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: tracking and documentation of all clinical measures and outcomes (Clinical Quality Measures, Meaningful Use, etc.); using established protocols and practice, MA will complete all provider referrals for each patient, administer injections and distribute oral medications under physicians’ order, assist the medical provider with charting office visits, ensuring communication and documentation for comprehensive patient care coordination, performing venipuncture, following protocol in rooming and exiting patients and other duties as assigned by the supervisor. The MA may have other duties assigned such as performing QI audits; participation in organizational committees, and providing shadowing opportunities for new staff; etc. - Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.- Demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.- Demonstrates proficiency in the nursing parameters of the Electronic Health Record and Practice Management Application programs.- Demonstrates knowledge, proficiency and compliance with regulatory requirements including, but not limited to: Joint Commission, NPSG, Department of Health, Clinical Quality Measures, PCMH, QI and other contractual obligations.- If works as a Scribe, the MA will demonstrate proficiency as a scribe.* Adhere to schedule and be prepared to provide services by 8am each day* Provider services using AIDET skills at all times* Complete quality care gaps for 100% of patients treated* Provider services to a minimum of ten patients a day* Strongly support Follow My Health enrollment* Close chart notes within 24 hours of service* Must be able to support an average of 21 patient visits a day for a full days schedule per provider (MD) and an average of 18 patient visits per day per provider (ARNP/PA).* Must demonstrate a strong work ethic, honesty and dependability.* Must demonstrate and consistently practice strong customer service skills.* Must have the physical health, emotional stability and personality suited to meet the physical, mental, emotional and social needs of the population served.* Must be able to interact sensitively and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.* Must possess excellent problem-solving abilities.* Must be able to perform each essential duty of the position diligently, accurately and timely.* Ambulatory care experience preferred.* Ability to read and write proficiently in English.* Ability to speak and interpret in Spanish preferred.* Must demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication.* Must be able to calculate medical dosages (i.e. mg to ml).* Must be able to anticipate the needs of patients and providers.* Must be able to analyze and present data for reports.* Must be able to problem solve creatively in a variety of situations and circumstances.* Must be computer literate and proficient in software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.* Will be expected to learn and be proficient in SharePoint, Arcadia, OneHealth Portal, HealthPlanFinder, electronic health records, EKG monitors, retinal cameras and other technical resources as needed.* Must be fully proficient with Sea Mar’s patient management and electronic health records systems before end of probationary period.* Must have a Certificate of Completion from a Medical Assistant program.* Previous experience in Family Medicine preferred.* Must be an MA-Certified or possess an MA-Interim License and pass the exam within the 90 day probationary period.* Must adhere to the Sea Mar Employee Health Screening Policy.* This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.Sea Mar Community Health Centers, founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons regardless of their ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 clinics.