Medical Assistant

Full Job Description

We are seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our busy private Plastic Surgery Practice in Bellevue, WA. This is a great opportunity to grow your knowledge and to become a vital part of our team!

Hiring immediately – This job requires experience with front and back operation of a medical clinic. The Medical Assistant assists physicians, other providers, and the rest of the team in delivering patient care. The Medical Assistant acts as a patient care coordinator and advocate, maintains clinical supplies, maintains proper documentation, assures an optimal patient flow and experience, and follows OSHA/HIPAA compliance and regulatory guidelines.

Job Type: Full-time

Qualifications

· Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

· 2 years’ experience in a medical office (Preferred)

· Proficient in computer skills

· Ability to work dynamically in a team

· Work independently and efficiently in a busy environment

· Patient and friendly personality

· Detail oriented

· Interfaces well with staff, physicians, patients, and their families

· Problem solving skills

Responsibilities:

· Acts as scribe and chaperone during surgical consults with the Plastic Surgeon

· Participates in post-operative care

· Works directly with Plastic Surgeon

· Assists in all aspects of providing direct patient care

· Obtaining vitals

· Chart all vital information in EMR as well as check to be sure all information related to medication, health history and reason for visit is obtained and documented

· Stock supplies and clean exam and procedure rooms

· Communicate with patients and direct questions to appropriate staff member

· Assist and take notes in consults, injection appointments and other treatments

· Report test results to patients as indicated by physician in a timely manner

· Assist patients with online portal access

· Assist providers with in-clinic procedures

· Coordinate care and diagnostic testing at other facilities as indicated by physician

· Assist with surgery scheduling

· Accomplish other front office tasks such as records filing, faxing, opening mail, etc.

· Collect payment

· Help with basic housekeeping tasks such as laundry and staff lounge, etc.

· Complete duties as directed by supervisor

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Experience:

• Medical Office: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bellevue, WA (Required)
• Work Location: In person