Clinic Medical Assistant
Clinic Medical Assistant
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Job Description
Overview
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.
Today as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person body mind and spirit in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.
Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services from routine wellness to complex disease management all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.
We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you become part of a team that delivers top-quality professional healthcare in modern well-equipped facilities and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Responsibilities
Sign on bonus available for qualifying candidates!
JOB SUMMARY
Performs basic patient care/support functions under direction of Provider and within scope of licensure/certification. Basic patient care includes preparing patients for Provider obtaining and recording vital signs and patient information performing basic lab and phlebotomy procedures and other similar tasks within scope of certification. An incumbent also performs front and back office duties such as scheduling appointments maintaining inventories and cleaning/preparing exam rooms.
Incumbents are also accountable for maintaining the confidentiality of all medical information and adhering to department and hospital safety risk management standard precautions standards policies and procedures related to the assigned Clinic Practice.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Greets and prepares patients for practitioner visit; obtains and records vital signs and other appropriate information such as height weight drug allergies current medications and presenting problems; positions drapes and cleans up after examinations under Provider supervision; provides patient mobility assistance as necessary.
Performs basic lab and phlebotomy procedures draws blood and performs EKGs and laboratory procedures administers approved medications via oral subcutaneous intramuscular or intradermal routes informs patients of lab results and mails reports to patients under the supervision of provider.
Documents in the electronic medical record medical visits/procedures performed by healthcare providers in accordance with established procedures.
Reviews medical documentation to validate information and to identify inconsistencies/errors and facilitate overall accuracy of the medical record in accordance with established procedures/requirements.
Prepares cleans and sterilizes instruments; disposes of contaminated items in accordance with established standards; keeps exam rooms clean orderly and well stocked; maintains adequate inventory of supplies; anticipates providers need for medications supplies and equipment and plans accordingly.
Schedules appointments to include office visits ultrasound non-stress tests and processes/authorizes referrals to other Medical Care Providers Clinics and facilities as instructed; works with the other CHI-FH Departments in scheduling appointments for mutual clients.
- May perform front office clerical duties such as billing collection and registration functions verifying insurance and collecting co-payments.
- Coordinates patient flow to ensure sufficient time for patient/family education.
- Performs telephone communication functions; giving clear information both verbally and in writing.
- Assists provider in hydrotherapy by preparing equipment and patient; cleans whirlpool tanks.
- Charts in the electronic medical record (make me the author feature) provider-patient encounters as they occur in real-time during medical examinations in accordance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements. Documents patients history and physical examination providers interaction with the patient procedures performed results of laboratory studies and other pertinent information.
- May order laboratory/radiology studies assist with the patients disposition document consultations and notify the provider when studies are completed.
Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Work Experience Requirements
High School Diploma (or GED equivalent) and completion of a Medical Assistant certification program at an accredited institution or validation of equivalent military training (i.e. Hospital Corpsman) that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.
One year experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
Licensure/Certification
- Current certification by the State of Washington as a Medical Assistant.
- (If assigned to the FMG Float Pool current drivers license and ability to drive to assigned location(s).)
Employment Type
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