Orthopedics Medical Assistant — Patient Care Advocate

Proliance Surgeons; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Proliance Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Washington seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care across Bellevue, Issaquah, Seattle, and Redmond. You will act as patient care coordinator, obtain vitals, prepare labs, and assist providers with procedures in a fast-paced orthopedic setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, documenting encounters in the EMR, handling post-visit calls, and coordinating care with other facilities while upholding HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current WA State Medical Assistant Certification required; RMA may be considered in lieu of certification.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program preferred, but not required with equivalent clinical experience.
• Casting/splinting/wound care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct patient care during office visits and examinations.
• Prepare exam rooms, maintain supplies, and sterilize instruments.
• Record vitals, patient history, and chief complaints; document encounters in EMR.
• Coordinate care and diagnostic testing with other facilities as indicated by physician.
• Assist providers with procedures and e-scribing as needed.
• Handle post-visit calls and timely voicemail responses (within 24 hours).

Skills

Medical terminology

EMR knowledge

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

WA MA Certification

Medical Assistant Program (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Proliance Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Washington seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care across Bellevue, Issaquah, Seattle, and Redmond. You will act as patient care coordinator, obtain vitals, prepare labs, and assist providers with procedures in a fast-paced orthopedic setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, documenting encounters in the EMR, handling post-visit calls, and coordinating care with other facilities while upholding HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.