Job Information
Valley Medical Center Medical Assistant I ($6,000 Sign-on incentive) in Renton, Washington
Job Description
The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.
TITLE: Medical Assistant
ROLE: See job description for Clinical Support Partner for generic job duties.
AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Clinic network
HOURS OF WORK: Variable
RESPONSIBLE TO: Clinic Manager
PREREQUISITES:
Vetted by the State through testing as a Medical Assistant Certified
Good to excellent computer skills including the ability to successfully navigate between multiple applications
1 year of experience preferred
Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in English language.
Current American Heart Association CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Legal Concepts
Perform within legal and ethical boundaries
Document patient communication and clinical treatments accurately and appropriately
Maintain medical records
Comply with State, Federal and regulatory agencies
Demonstrated knowledge and comprehension of Medical Assistant scope and role
Demonstrated ability to engage and master the scope and role of a MA within a fast-pace environment
Demonstrated ability to comprehend, execute and act within the limits of MA scope of practice while under the direction of a health care practitioner
Demonstrated ability to function effectively in an environment where it is necessary to perform several tasks simultaneously, and where interruptions are frequent
Demonstrate clear understanding of clinic structure and design
Communication
Neat and well-groomed appearance, business professional
Recognize and respect cultural diversity
Demonstrated ability to maintain a calm demeanor at all times
Employ professional telephone and interpersonal techniques
Recognize and respond effectively to verbal, nonverbal and written communications
Receive, organize, prioritize, store and maintain transmittable information utilizing electronic technology
Serve as a "communication liaison" between the physician and patient
Demonstrated ability to speak, spell and utilize appropriate grammar, sentence structure and hospital and network approved abbreviations
Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional development of all age groups
Possess excellent customer service and patient care skills
Interacts in a friendly, professional manner with a wide range of patients, operations staff, physicians, and other departments in Valley Medical Center
Patient Care
Anticipate and facilitate provider work flow
Inform and update patient of anticipated wait times
Assist providers with patient flow time management
Perform initial intake screening by "verifying" reason for patient visit
Obtain and record patient information
Obtain vital signs per network policy for each patient visit
Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas
Prepare patient for examinations procedure and treatments
Assist with examination, procedures and treatments
Maintain and update all medication and immunization records
Maintain, reviews and updates health maintenance re