Medical Assistant Positions

Medical Assistant Nephrology Clinic Seattle WA Day Shift (9:00am - 5:30pm) Full Time (Monday - Friday) Minimum: $13.70/hour + DOE Voted one of the top hospitals in Seattle, WA Virginia Mason Medical Center offers healthcare professionals exciting opportunities to expand their careers in a team-oriented environment. Our multidisciplinary approach known as “Team Medicine” gives every individual the chance to contribute to the well-being of our patients and the continuing success of our medical center. The Medical Assistant assists providers and other members of the health care team in clinic offices by performing a variety of back office, patient-related tasks and ensuring smooth patient and work flow within the department. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program required. One year experience in a health care environment required. Must be eligible for Washington State certification as a Health Care Assistant Levels A, C, and E, including completion of required Washington State AIDS training. Must submit application for certification as Health Care Assistant Levels A, C, and E within two weeks of hire. Knowledge of third party payer requirements required. Strong aptitude for detail, and ability to work independently, required. Strong organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills required. Skill in using a PC required. Certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) is preferred. Come join the quality health care leader in Seattle. Be a part of the Virginia Mason team where we offer you a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package, all in a wonderful place to live. Seattle is a vibrant and sophisticated city that offers first-rate restaurants, shopping, theatre and an abundance of outdoor activities. For more information or to apply online, visit our website at http://www.virginiamason.org/. We are an equal opportunity employer. Medical Assistant – Valley Medical Requisition Number: 261285 Position Title Medical Assistant Shift Saturday Hours 8 Department Clinic Network All MA applicants must pass a pre-employment assessment test before submitting an application. Meets minimum level state educational requirements for HCA certification categories A, C, & E Possess good understanding of medical terminology Qualifications 1. Capable of comprehending, executing and acting under the direction of a health care practitioner. 2. Attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure is essential. Also, must be able to function effectively in an environment where it is necessary to perform several tasks simultaneously, including demonstrated ability to effectively manage multi-line phones. 3. Attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure is essential. Also, must be able to function effectively in environment where it is necessary to perform several tasks simultaneously, and where interruptions are frequent. 4. Possess excellent customer service and patient care skills. Interacts in a friendly, professional manner with a wide range of patients, operations staff, physicians, and other departments in Valley Medical Center. 5. Neat and well-groomed appearance. 6. Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional development of all age groups. 7. Ability to communicate effectively, in oral and written form, in the English language. 8. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population. Unique Job Functions 1. Ensures efficient patient flow, pulling and preparing charts, rooming patients 2. Obtains vital signs and chief complaint 3. Performs venous and capillary invasive procedures for blood withdrawal 4. Performs intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections for diagnostic agents and administer skin tests 5. Performs intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections for therapeutic agents 6. Applies, or assists with application of, durable medical equipment 7. Administers SQ, IM and ID medications as ordered by the physician 8. Administers immunizations 9. Assists with sigmoidoscopy, circumcision, colposcopy, endocervical biopsy, excision of lesions 10. Performs tympanograms, and ear irrigations (with MD order) 11. Performs eye care, eye patching and eye irrigation 12. Performs laceration set-up, wound dressing application and suture/clip removal 13. Collects urine and stool cultures, performs UA dip, UA micro and/or urine drug screen 14. Performs X-ray exams from list approved for non-radiologic technologists 15. Gives standardized instructions to patients 16. Covers front desk duties – including; scheduling patient appointments, entering patient information into the database, obtaining managed care referrals and appropriate insurance information Please see Sheryl Wingate in Career Services for Application for Valley Medical Medical Assistant MEDICAL ASSISTANT FLOAT We're looking for a talented MA Float to join our multi-specialty clinic on the E’side. Hrs are 8:30-5, M-F. We've got great staff and doctors, salary/benefits, free parking, and a work atmosphere that makes being here enjoyable and not just a "job". Send your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest to HR @Overlake Internal Medicine Assoc., 1407 116th Ave NE, Suite 200, Bellevue 98004 or fax 425/450.6153. Medical Assistant – Apply online at www.washington.edu Req #: 26919 Department: TRANSP PROG ADMIN Job Location: UW Medical Center Posting Date: 10/26/2006 Closing Info: Closes On 01/18/2007 Salary: $1754.00 - $2202.00 Monthly Union Position: Yes This classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit Union Information Join our award-winning team at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). Ranked among the nation’s top ten hospitals by US News and World Report (2006), UWMC prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. UWMC is operated by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The University of Washington is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. UWMC has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Assistant. This individual will perform duties to assist health care professionals with liver care patient intake and clinic flow of patients including: examining and treating ambulatory patients, preparing the patient and the environment for treatment, meeting the communication needs of patients and family, conducting basic diagnostic tests, providing patient care coordination and scheduling, patient education and clerical / reception functions. Communicates with physicians and team members about patient’s clinical condition, including results of diagnostic tests and symptomatology. Requirements: Completion of a Medical Assistant course accredited by the American Association of Medical Assistants or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA); OR high school graduation or equivalent AND one year of experience providing direct patient care in a health care setting OR equivalent education/experience. Desired: Minimum three years of medical assistant experience in outpatient clinic or community settings. Strong customer service and team oriented skills. Ability to mutli-task and work well in a fast-paced clinic environment. Previous experience with high volume, multi-disciplinary scheduling. The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Medical Assistant P/T w/ exp pref. for busy Puyallup doctor's clinic. Need energetic and friendly individual. Please fax resume to 253-840-6787 Medical Assistant BUSY FAMILY PRACTICE looking for experienced MEDICAL ASSISTANT. Fax resume to (360) 943-7568 Planned Parenthood of Western WA has built a reputation for the highest standards in reproductive healthcare, and is now recruiting for candidates that share our pursuit of perfection and professionalism. We have a full-time/benefit eligible position in our Federal Way Clinic (Mon-Fri) which will work primarily in the front office. Duties may include: providing patient education, sell birth control supplies, reception work, check patients in/out, phone work, insurance billing, create patient charts, and other clinical duties. Prev medical recept/patient care exp a plus. Must have good computer skills, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong teamwork and superior customer service! Bilingual Spanish skills strongly preferred. To apply, submit your resume with cover letter to jobs@ppww.org; Fax 206.328.6818; or Mail PPWW/HR, 2001 E Madison, Seattle, WA 98122. PPWW offers a solid benefit pkg. Learn more about us, www.plannedparenthood.org. EOE. Medical Assistant An Employer that Embraces Diversity INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF: Medical Assistant - Auburn SALARY$16.42 - $20.81 Hourly ISSUE DATE: 12/26/06 FINAL FILING DATE: 01/05/07 THE POSITION Medical Assistants work with a multi-disciplinary team of health care providers to ensure the delivery of quality patient care and treatment in various clinics. The incumbent works as a paraprofessional performing delegated patient care functions under the clinical direction of a physician or nurse practitioner. These functions include but are not limited to invasive procedures and medication administration. The focus of practice for this full time position at the Auburn Public Health Center is family planning. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Coordinates efficient clinic flow by rooming patients; assists providers with patient care; performs diagnostic screening tests and procedures such as vision and hearing screening, EKG’s Performs and documents, as directed by a physician and/or advanced registered nurse practitioner, blood draws, medication administration and specimen collection. Provides clients with health care education information through individual instruction and written materials, including providing education on birth control methods and pregnancy options. Monitors, requisitions and stocks routine clinic supplies; cleans, prepares and maintains examination/ treatment rooms and laboratory areas Enters patient information into tracking systems and chronic disease registries. As directed by a provider, calls in prescriptions to pharmacies, makes follow-up appointments and refers patients for speciality and follow-up care. Using a patient registration system, assists with scheduling, registering and checking in patients. Interviews clients to obtain and record medical, dietary and social history. Performs and documents adult and child anthropometric measurements. Attends training and responds to emergency situations within the clinic supporting health care providers and emergency personnel. QUALIFICATIONS Working knowledge of asepsis and universal precautions Working knowledge of laboratory procedures including phlebotomy Working knowledge of medical terminology and clinical procedures Working knowledge of health care maintenance and prevention Working knowledge of state and federal guidelines for laboratories, biohazards, laboratory specimen collection and handling Working knowledge of administrative support practices and procedures Working knowledge of medical record-keeping procedures Working knowledge of health and social services resources available in the community. Working knowledge of learning and health education techniques and principles. Willingness to give information and client education regarding reproductive health, emergency contraception and pregnancy options, including abortion referral. Demonstrated ability to monitor, request, stock and clean routine clinic supplies; and maintain examination/ treatment rooms and laboratory areas Demonstrated ability to make decisions within scope of position; can seek information; analyze and evaluate situations; define problems and implement appropriate action. Skill in entering information for patient tracking registries. Continued…next page Communication skills (oral and written) read, write and converse in the English language. Skilled in effectively communicating with teens and/or with non-English speaking clients utilizing interpreters and or skilled in a language/customs that enhances service delivery to our clients. Skill in interviewing and recording client’s medical, dietary, and social history; anthropometric and lab results. Basic computer/PC and basic mathematics skills Demonstrated skill in working with racially, ethnically and socio-economically diverse populations. Skill in performing a number of tasks simultaneously, meeting deadlines and working under time constraints. Skill in working as a part of a multidisciplinary team Skilled in working on a multidisciplinary team that delivers a services to clients, interacts with the public and works with community partners. Ability to obtain Washington State certification as a Health Care Assistant in categories A and E within six (6) months of hire, which requires: 1. One academic year of formal education at the post-secondary level at an accredited medical assisting school or the equivalent. Education shall include but not be limited to anatomy, physiology, pharmacological principles and medication administration, concepts of asepsis, and microbiology; 2. Adequate physical ability and sufficient manual dexterity to perform the requisite health care services. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants with previous experience as a medical assistant beyond externship are desired. Applicants bilingual in English and Spanish are desired. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The selected candidate must pass a thorough background investigation. Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law. Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time. UNION AFFILIATION: This positions are represented by IFPTE, Local 17. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT: http://metrokc.gov/health/about/jobs.htm ALTERNATIVE FORMAT MAY BE OBTAINED BY emailing PH.HR@metrokc.gov or calling 206- 296-5077 Medical Assistant - Tacoma SUMMARY:History taking: Presenting complaint/history of presenting illness, past ocular history, family history, systemic illness, past and present, medications, allergies and drug reactions.Basic Testing Skills and Lensometry: methods of measuring/recording acuity, color vision testing, lensometry, A-scan biometry, Exophthalmometry Amsler Grid, Schirmer, Tests Evaluation of Pupils, Estimation of Anterior chamber depth, Visual field evaluation. Perform Patient Services Procedures: Ocular dressings and shields, Drug delivery, spectacle principles, assisting patient, minor surgery assist and instruction. Basic Tonometry: Indentation, applanation, non-contact complications/contraindications, factors alerting intraocular pressure. Instrument Maintenance: Acuity projectors, ophthalmoscopes, retinoscopes, lensometers, perimeters, tangent screen, phoropters, slit lamps, ultrasound, keratometers, lenses, tonometers, muscle light, special instruments, surgical instruments. General Medical Knowledge: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, anatomy, physiology, systemic diseases, ocular diseases, ocular emergencies, metric conversions fundamentals of microbial control.Contact Lenses: Basic principles, patient instruction.QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or equivalent.Current JCAHPO COA certification or gain certification within six months preferred.Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant, Ophthalmic Assistant or Allied Health Professional program.Equivalent experience in an Ophthalmology/Optometry practice, or other medical related experience.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Knowledge and understanding of basic medical terminology.PC experience in a MS Windows environment, keyboarding skills.Strong customer service and recovery skills.Previous experience working in Ophthalmology/Optometry practice.Desire to continue skill training and acquire advanced certifications.National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) certification preferred. Experience working with contact lens patients and products preferred.Group Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Apply online at http://www.ghc.org/ Medical Assistant SEATTLE SURGERYCENTERa Service of Proliance Surgeons is hiring for the following positions:Medical Assistant (MA) - FT. Two years' clinically experienced. Certified MA's only. We offer flexible hours, weekends off, fringe benefits, medical/dental/vision, 401K. Salary DOE.Please email or fax resume to: ssc_hr@proliancesurgeons.com ; Fax: 206-382-1026 Medical Assistant Patient Care Coordinators Front & Back Office! Planned Parenthood has built a reputation for the highest standards in reproductive healthcare, and is now recruiting for candidates that share our pursuit of perfection and professionalism. Fed Way will work primarily in the front office providing patient education, sell birth control supplies, check patients in/out, ins billing, & other clinical duties. Prev medical recept/patient care exp a plus. Tacoma & Olympia this MA will provide direct patient care & education, assist licensed providers, give injections, room pts, run labs, & other clinical duties. Must have MA/HCA-E. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills, enjoy working in a fast paced environment, have good interpersonal & team skills. Bilingual Spanish skills a plus. To apply, submit your resume w/cvr ltr to [Click here for email] ; Fax 206.328.6818; or Mail PPWW/HR, 2001 E Madison, Seattle, WA 98122. PPWW offers a solid benefit pkg. Learn more about us, http://www.plannedparenthoood.org/. EOE. Medical Assistant MDS CoordinatorAssistant/RN - 20 hr/wk, will train qualified applicant. Please apply to Regency At Renton, 80 SW 2nd St, Renton 98057 or fax resume to 425-255-6561. EOE Medical Assistant FT For busy Urology Ofc. Only M-F 425-228-1123 Medical Assistant Seeking an experienced MA to join Allergy & Asthma Associates in Bellevue. We are a small clinic with two doctors covering the Greater Eastside area. Duties include: rooming patients, vitals, allergy testing for children and adults along with some spirometry testing. We also give allergy shots to patients and perform some blood draws. Will assist the staff and help with front desk responsibilities. Requires: Previous MA experience, (it does not need to be in allergy and asthma). Must have a certificate from a medical assistant program This is a full-time position M-F 8:30-5:00. We offer benefits. Salary DOE. Contact Sharryl (425) 454-8428 Allergy & Asthma is a smoke-free work place. Medical Assistant Put your positive and friendly personality to work for you at a Bellevue Optical Surgery Center. PACE Staffing Network is helping our client company search for Direct Hire candidates to provide support to their team as a CLINICAL TECHNICIAN. This position offers training, benefits, and lots of variety in a patient-focused environment! The CLINICAL TECHNICIAN is a key point person in the flow of patients through the clinic. The Clinical Technician is the patients’ guide during visits: escorting patients from the waiting room, performing preliminary tests, and collecting information as necessary to best facilitate the physicians’ diagnosis, maintaining a smooth flow of patients to ensure the physician sees patients in the proper order, and coordinating follow-up appointments. Additionally, the Clinical Technician is responsible for crucial materials management: will maintain proper stock in treatment rooms and the central supply, and will ensure that all testing equipment is in proper condition, is prepared for use during operating hours, and is turned off and covered after the last patient is seen each day. Compensation: · $14.92 per hour · 100% benefits paid 1 month after hire; · Eligible for raise after 6 months These positions are EXCELLENT entry-level opportunities to gain experience in the medical field and add to your resume! Please apply online at http://www.pacestaffing.com/, or call PACE’s Seattle office at 206.623.1050