Federal Way Pier Diem

About The Role

The Federal Way Per Diem Medical Assistant plays a key support role in delivering high-quality patient care on an as-needed hourly this position you will work closely with providers nurses and administrative staff to ensure efficient patient flow accurate clinical support and a positive experience for every patient. This per diem role is ideal for a flexible detail-oriented Medical Assistant who is comfortable stepping into various clinical and front-office tasks including phlebotomy point-of-care testing (POCT) rooming patients and handling check-in procedures.

What Youll Do

• Perform patient check-in verify demographics and insurance information and ensure completion of required forms and consents
• Room patients efficiently obtain and document vital signs medical history medications and chief complaints in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Perform phlebotomy including venipuncture and specimen collection labeling and handling in accordance with clinical and laboratory protocols
• Conduct point-of-care testing (POCT) following established procedures maintain quality control logs and document results accurately
• Prepare exam rooms before and after visits ensuring they are clean stocked and compliant with infection control standards
• Assist providers during examinations treatments and minor procedures as directed and within scope of practice
• Support patient workflow by coordinating with front desk nursing and provider teams to minimize wait times and improve visit efficiency
• Provide patients with clear instructions regarding follow-up care tests and procedures as directed by providers
• Maintain accurate timely and thorough documentation in the EMR for all clinical tasks performed
• Handle telephone and in-person inquiries professionally relaying messages and information to providers and team members as needed
• Adhere to all clinic policies safety guidelines and regulatory requirements including OSHA and HIPAA
• Demonstrate flexibility in working per diem/variable shifts including covering for staff absences or high-volume periods as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent training
• Minimum of 1 year of recent Medical Assistant experience in an outpatient clinic physician office or similar healthcare setting
• Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy including venipuncture and specimen handling
• Experience performing point-of-care testing (POCT) and documenting results accurately
• Hands-on experience with rooming patients obtaining vitals and documenting history and chief complaint in an EMR system
• Experience with patient check-in registration and basic front-office workflows
• Current Medical Assistant certification/registration (or eligibility) as required by state or employer standards
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) or CPR certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe
• Strong communication skills in English both verbal and written
• Excellent customer service skills and a professional compassionate demeanor with patients and families
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Flexibility to work an hourly per diem schedule including variable days and shifts based on clinic needs
• Proficient with basic computer skills and comfortable learning and using electronic medical record (EMR) systems
• Reliable transportation to the Federal Way location and ability to report as scheduled for per diem shifts