Medical Assistant
Company: The Doctors Clinic
Location: Poulsbo
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
1.0 FTE
Monday through Friday 8-5
location: Poulsbo
JOB TITLE: Medical Assistant
REPORTS TO: Clinic Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
JOB OVERVIEW: Responsible for patient care under the direction of a
physician or licensed health care provider.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
1. Room patients, obtain vitals, patient history and reason for
seeking care.
2. Process telephone messages.
3. Follow prescription refill procedures.
4. Maintain patient records confidentially.
5. Record patient charges and lab charges for billing
department.
6. Assist the provider with patient education pertaining to their
ongoing health care:
--- Results of lab and x-ray reports
--- Diet and exercise
--- Laboratory and radiology preparation
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to
urgent/emergent situations per protocols.
2. Maintain work area, exam rooms, supplies, medications and
immunizations.
3. Perform basic triage per specific office protocol
procedures.
4. Maintain professional appearance and personal conduct at all
times.
5. Adhere to employer work practices as described in TDC
Occupational Exposure Plan policy.
6. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
physicians, staff and management.
7. Effectively cope with typical job stress.
8. Document work processes as required.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/ Certification/Licensure:
1. Certified Medical Assistant through the Washington State
Department of Health or possess an Interim Certification and pass
the National Medical Assistant Certification exam (i.e. AAMA or
NCCT) within one year of issuance.
2. CPR certification for Health Care Providers.
Experience:
3 months experience in an office environment preferred.
Skills:
1. Medical terminology.
2. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
3. Knowledge of CPT & ICD-10 coding procedures.
4. Knowledge of medications and injection procedures.
Other Requirements:
1. Maintain current Washington State DOH Medical
Assistant-certified certification.
2. Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively.
3. Must be able to act calmly and effectively in a busy or
stressful situation.
4. Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in
person, by phone and in writing.
5. Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including but
not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and
personal appearance.
Physical Requirements:
1. Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the
telephone.
2. Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to patients and
coworkers in person and over the telephone.
3. Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including
reading information from printed sources and computer screens, and
including visual examination of patients.
4. Other: The position is mostly sitting, standing and walking
throughout the day with occasional bending and reaching. Requires
frequent lifting and carrying of items weighing less than 10 pounds
including assisting patients and up to 30 pounds in surgeries when
required. Involves potential exposure to communicable diseases,
bodily fluids, medicinal preparations and other conditions common
in a clinical environment.
The above is intended to describe the general content and
requirements for the performance for this position. It is not to be
construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or
requirements.
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement
[CBA]. The current wage range is $19.86 to $ 30.22
You may be eligible for additional pay to include weekend premium,
shift premium and other premiums outlined in the CBA. Compensation
and benefit eligibility are based off of FTE, assigned job
classification/description, and complies with current union
agreements.
The Doctors Clinic currently offers the following benefits for
eligible FTE's:
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