Medical Assistant Clinic

CommonSpirit Health; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 36,437 - 51,108; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant in Federal Way, WA, to ensure smooth patient care and clinical operations. Responsibilities include preparing patient charts, measuring vital signs, and assisting with medical procedures.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a medical setting, hold a Medical Assistant certification, and demonstrate empathy and efficiency in patient interactions. The pay range for this role is $26.45 - $37.10 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant certification program or equivalent military training.
• 1-3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and record vital signs.
• Perform basic lab and phlebotomy procedures.
• Document medical visits in the electronic medical record.
• Review medical documentation for accuracy.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs measurement

Basic lab procedures

Documentation

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Every day, you will take the lead on proactively preparing patient charts, ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date for those seen in our facility. You can expect to have multiple patients daily depending on the number of physicians on-site. Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients.

• Greets and prepares patients for practitioner visit; obtains and records vital signs and other appropriate information such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problems; positions, drapes and cleans up after examinations under Provider supervision; provides patient mobility assistance as necessary.
• Performs basic lab and phlebotomy procedures, draws blood and performs EKG’s and laboratory procedures, administers approved medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular or intradermal routes, informs patients of lab results, and mails reports to patients, under the supervision of provider.
• May “pend” orders which include laboratory testing and radiology studies for provider sign-off.
• Documents, in the electronic medical record, medical visits/procedures performed by healthcare providers in accordance with established procedures.
• Enters data such as: patient medical history/physical exam results, patient education/explanation of benefits/risks, provider-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and instructions for patient/family relating to self-care and follow-up, and prepared referral letters as directed by the provider.
• Reviews medical documentation to validate information and to identify inconsistencies/errors and facilitate overall accuracy of the medical record in accordance with established procedures/requirements.

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
• Certificate Other completion of a Medical Assistant certification program at an accredited institution or validation of equivalent military training (i.e. Hospital Corpsman) that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities, upon hire and
• 1-3 years LKead: One year Medical Assistant work experience, upon hire
• Medical Assistant Certification: WA, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• 1-3 years One year of work experience as a Medical Assistant, upon hire

Pay Range

$26.45 - $37.10 /hour