General Description

The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the provider and other team members with back office duties in the outpatient management of patients. This position is a vital part of the office team that cares for patients in the clinic setting working under the direction of a nursing supervisor. This position works closely with providers, other clinical staff, and front office staff. Work situations are a variety of clinical functions within a clinic setting requiring knowledge and integration of available standards, resources, and data; discretion; good judgment; diplomacy; decision making; and a customer service attitude. Acting as the patient advocate the Medical Assistant has continuous contact with physicians, patients, patient families/ significant others, community agencies, and MHS patient care staff and management.

• Position Functions & Responsibilities
• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include:
• Checking schedules and assisting in organizing patient flow,
• Performing screenings per provider instruction, collecting specimens, obtaining vital signs
• Assisting the medical providers/nurses in exams and with various procedures
• Coordinating medication refills per physicians' instructions
• Documenting patient encounter, completed tasks, patient data, and all other information required by regulatory agencies
• Relaying instructions or information to patients/families
• Answering calls and providing pertinent information (clinical information as directed by the provider)
• Performing other clinical related duties within the scope defined in the WACs
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include:
• Sending/receiving patient medical records
• Obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
• Schedules referral appointments and explains instructions to patients
• Preparing information/consent forms for patient as needed

• Medical Assistant Certification Through the WA DOH
• 2+ years of experience within an ambulatory setting
• EPIC Experience

• Previous Experience working in fast paced clinic
• Experience supporting Multiple Providers
• Behavioral Health Experience

• Strong Organizational Skills
• Ability to Work Autonomously

Mon - Friday 730 AM - 430 PM