Senior medical assistant job description

Administers para-professional nursing care. Duties include, but are not limited to; preparing patient for physician, administering and recording laboratory tests. Guides designated practice Assistants and Associates; assists in coordinating organization of patient needs including, preparing and organizing patient clinic charts.
Job Responsibility

* Collaborates with members of the health care team in coordinating and implementing plans for patient care; records patient history for medical staff review.
* Performs measurement and screening procedures according to protocol, which may include, but is not limited to height, weight, head circumference, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, audiometry and vision testing; records and plots findings on patient chart.
* Collects blood specimens and assists physician or nurse in collection of blood specimens as required; completes requisitions, labels and routes specimens according to standard procedure.
* Collects specimens and completes requisitions, labels and routes specimens according to standard procedure.
* May perform electrocardiograms in accordance with physician orders; assists physicians and nurses with special procedures and examinations by securing supplies, ensuring patient is properly undressed and draped, providing instruments to physicians, holding patient as required and assisting patient after examination.
* Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks assigned rooms and cupboards and ensures that par levels of supplies are maintained on a daily basis.
* Insures all data collected for procedures performed is recorded clearly and accurately on appropriate forms and in medical records.
* Performs variety of other administrative support functions including, but not limited to maintaining medical records, processing insurance forms, and preparing financial records.
* Maintains par levels of office, patient, and medical supplies.
* Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

* High School Diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of a six-month (6) to one (1) year course in Medical Assisting at an accredited school.
* Current Medical Assistant Certification preferred, plus specialized certifications as needed.
* 3-5 years of relevant experience, required.

• High School Diploma or GED and graduate of accredited school for medical assistants, or an equivalent combination of coursework, experience/training to qualify to sit for the WA State Certification exam.

• active MA-C in state of WA AND active national certification/registration by AMCA, AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or NAHP as a Medical Assistant

• Current BLS - Must be AHA accredited

• 2 years of medical assisting experience in a clinic setting.

• 2 years of experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast paced environment, including handling confidential data with discretion.

• 6 months working experience in a PSJH clinic within the last 3 years.

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission to advocate, educate and provide extraordinary care.

About Pacific Medical Center:

Pacific Medical Center is an expanding network of outpatient clinics providing primary and specialty care to the greater Seattle area and employing more than 150 providers representing most medical specialties. Pacific Medical Centers is affiliated with Providence Health & Services, which operates 28 exceptional not-for-profit hospitals and more than 350 clinics across the West. With hundreds of physician and advanced practice provider opportunities in virtually all specialties at any given time, Pacific Medical Centers and Providence offer diverse locations, lifestyles and practice models. Find what you are looking for in your next practice opportunity with Pacific Medical Centers! Learn more at www.pacmed.org/providerjobs

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Requsition ID: 114498

Company: Pacific Medical Jobs

Job Category: Patient Care (Non-Acute)

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Clinical Support

Department: 3060 NEUROLOGY WA BEACON HILL

Address: WA Seattle 1201 12th Ave S

Pacific Medical Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

City/State
Norfolk, VA

Overview

Work Shift
First (Days) (United States of America)

As a Medical Assistant with Sentara, you will work directly with a doctor conducting phlebotomy (lab), clinical and clerical duties. This position's primary responsibilities include bringing the patients into rooms, taking vitals, verifying patient information, and preparing them for the doctor. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients. Click to hear Tischia tell us about a day in the life of a Medical Assistant with Sentara Healthcare.

Benefits : Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

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Job Summary

Perform patient care related tasks and procedures based on training, education, and competency evaluation, and as delegated or assigned by and/or under the direction/supervision of the Physician, Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Physician Assistant (PA), Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Perform administrative duties, as appropriate.

Medication Administration (certification/training) is preferred. BLS required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications:

CER - Certificate: Medical Assisting (Required), HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Other/National, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Other/National, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - Other/National

Patient Care

Skills

Reading Comprehension, Service Orientation, Speaking, Technology/Computer

Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.

In support of our mission to improve health every day, this is a tobacco-free environment.