Patient Care Navigator & Medical Assistant

Proliance Surgeons; Puyallup (WA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Proliance Surgeons is seeking a Medical Assistant to act as a patient care coordinator and advocate, ensuring optimal patient flow and experience. Responsibilities include direct patient care, specimen collection, vitals, and documenting in electronic medical records.

You will support providers with procedures, perform ASEPTIC prep, triage calls, and coordinate testing with other facilities while maintaining supplies and OSHA-compliant safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program preferred, but not required.
• WA Medical Assistant Certification preferred, but not required.
• 1–2 years' experience in a medical office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct patient care for office visit patients and prepare exam rooms.
• Assist provider with clinic procedures using aseptic technique.
• Take vitals, collect specimens and document encounters.
• Manage electronic medical records and ensure accurate health history data.
• Perform phone triage and post-op calls within the same business day.
• Coordinate care and testing at other facilities as indicated by physician.
• Maintain equipment and stocked supplies; support the daily team duties.

Skills

Medical terminology

EMR knowledge

Basic computer skills

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Continuous learning

Self-motivation

Communication

Prioritization

Critical thinking

Stress management

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant program

WA MA certification preferred

1-2 years experience in medical office

Job description

Proliance Surgeons is seeking a Medical Assistant to act as a patient care coordinator and advocate, ensuring optimal patient flow and experience. Responsibilities include direct patient care, specimen collection, vitals, and documenting in electronic medical records.

You will support providers with procedures, perform ASEPTIC prep, triage calls, and coordinate testing with other facilities while maintaining supplies and OSHA-compliant safety standards.