Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of qualified Medical Assistant course
• Medical Assistant Certification valid in the state of WA required
• 1+ Year patient care experience in a clinical setting
• Previous patient care experience including EKG’s, blood draws and UA collections is preferred
• Opioid Treatment Program experience will be given hiring preference

Responsibilities

• Ensures implementation of all clinic policies and procedures; recommend policy and procedure updates and changes as necessary
• Ensures security of medications, patient records and any other documentation required by the DEA and/or state agencies.
• Ensures that the clinic protects the rights and confidentiality of all patients to provide each patient with the required medical and clinical care.
• Maintains a high-quality patient care environment by cleaning, preparing, and stocking all examination rooms, lavatories and treatment areas in accordance with established standards.
• Assists in the care, cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of medical equipment and instruments.
• Establishes and maintains inventory supply schedule and storage of necessary items and supplies.
• Review patient schedules and EMR, in advance of the patient visit to identify outstanding medical reports, in order to report the results to the attending medical provider on staff.
• Prepares patients for their visit, examination procedure and/or treatment in accordance with established workflows.
• Obtains and documents vital signs, required screenings.
• Prepares appropriate paperwork for procedures, laboratory work, tests, or referrals for providers.
• Performs UA collections including observed as indicated by multidisciplinary team.
• Performs blood draws as indicated and per policy.
• Perform EKG’s and other medical office testing and procedures as indicated.
• Maintain a strong policy knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local rules, laws and regulations and maintains compliance.
• Familiar with standards required by Board of Health, OSHA and the application of such as knowledge and compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Participate in Federal and State substance abuse training and continuing education as needed to safely and effectively perform in the position.
• Interacts with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the company’s mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Patient-Centered – Seeks to understand and effectively address the needs and challenges of our patients.
• Quality focused – Focused on providing quality, evidence-based care to our patients.
• Highly motivated, detail oriented and organized, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to a holistic approach that removes barriers for patients.