Job Description
Community Health Center of Snohomish County offers competitive wages and a
comprehensive benefits package designed to address health, time off, retirement
and career-advancement needs. Benefits available include health insurance
(medical/dental/vision), up to 120 hours of vacation time pro-rated by FTE every
12 months, paid sick leave, 10-paid holidays, 403(b) Safe Harbor retirement plan
with employer match, disability and life insurance, and more! We also offer
$0.75/hour for those who test proficiently in a second language.
*CHC of Snohomish County is offering Certified-Medical Assistants a $4,000 sign
on bonus. (available to eligible new hires only; current employees, internal
transfers, and rehires are not eligible).*
Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week, including every Saturday. Medical
Assistants working Saturdays receive an additional $2.00/hour weekend
differential.
Job Summary
The Medical Assistant operates in a team with other clinic healthcare providers
and support staff. The assistant escorts patients to the exam rooms and assists
in determining medical problems. The MA assists medical providers with minor
diagnostic procedures and treatments as directed; taking vital signs,
maintaining records and recording test results.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Reads, speaks, understands and writes proficiently in English.
- Works independently and is self-directed.
- Works effectively in a team environment.
- Organizes, prioritizes, and coordinates multiple activities and tasks.
- Works with initiative, energy and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
- Remains calm and effective in high pressure and emergency situations.
- Produces work in high quantity and quality.
- Problem-solves with creativity and ingenuity.
- Use of multi-line telephones and other office machines.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and
Outlook.
* Knowledge of medical terminology.
Preferred:
* Bilingual skills.
EDUCATION
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program; or a minimum of one (1)
year of experience working as a medical assistant.
Experience
Preferred:
- Customer service related experience working with the general public (1 year).
- Experience in a multiple provider medical practice.
- ICD-10 coding experience.
- CPT-4 coding experience.
- Working with insurance/billing in a healthcare setting/insurance
organization.
* Healthcare information systems, such as electronic health record and practice
management systems experience.
* Working with low income, multi-ethnic populations.
Credentials
* Medical Assistant – Certified or Interim - certification with the State of
Washington.
* Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED). Certification must be
obtained at hire.
* Verified immunity to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), and varicella
(chickenpox). Immunity may be demonstrated through vaccination records or
titer results. Medical or religious accommodation requests may be reviewed
on a case-by-case basis.
Job Specific Functions/Performance:
1. Greets patients, interpreters and visitors, in person and by phone, in a
prompt, courteous and helpful manner, responds to inquiries, takes
messages, and provides accurate information regarding schedules and
services.
2. Monitors schedules and patient arrivals, participates in sequencing
patients, and provides assistance to co-workers to maintain a smooth and
efficient patient flow for entire clinic for maximum productivity.
3. Assists the providers with minor diagnostic procedures, treatments and
education as directed.
4. Demonstrates knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room
procedures.
5. Coordinates tasks regarding health information with Health Information
Specialists.
6. Review scheduled appointments in advance in preparation for the patient
visit. Obtaining any needed information ie: state immunization registry, ER
records, specialty reports, diagnostic results.
7. Performs capillary and venous blood withdrawal as directed.
8. Performs intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as
directed.
9. Administers eye drops and topical ointments as directed.
10. Labels and maintains proper storage for specimens and tests. Performs
in-house lab testing, delivers on-site results to provider.
11. Timely review and completion of tasks as assigned.
12. Accurate and timely completion/documentation of services provided, to
include submission of billing codes.
13. Schedules patients for procedures, and provides all necessary paperwork and
instructions to patient prior to procedure.
14. Keeps patient exam and procedure rooms fully stocked, organized, clean,
safe and prepared before and after each patient encounter. Prepares
appropriate instruments and materials for each treatment procedure.
15. Follows established inventory and supply monitoring system and purchasing
protocols for maintaining stock and ordering supplies as assigned.
16. Follows established protocols for routine calibration, cleaning,
disinfection, sterilization of instruments and equipment as assigned and
identifies and reports maintenance and repair needs.
17. Performs quality control testing as directed for all CLIA waived in-house
lab tests.
18. Process diagnostics and urgent referrals as delegated.
19. Performs the duties of a Medical Receptionist, as needed, and assists with
other departments when called upon.
20. Adheres to organizational infection control practices and written plan.
21. Adheres to attendance standards in order to perform the job functions for
daily operations and/or continuity of patient care.
CHC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
(EEO/AA)/At-will employer.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, 10 hours per week, Shift work, Weekend work