Medical Assistant
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Medical Assistant
US-WA-Vancouver
Job ID: 22-29798
Type: Part Time - Benefitted
Salmon Creek Medical Ctr campus
Overview
You serve as a crucial link between patient and physician, ensuring
that the proper tests are administered and the results are
accurately reported. Your care, competency and attention to detail
reinforce the Legacy mission of making life better for others. The
Medical Assistant I - Clinics is responsible for assisting with
patient care, maintaining department/clinic efficiency and other
duties, as assigned. Participates as a member of the health care
team in cooperation with and under the direction of a physician.
Participates in daily operations under the supervisor or manager.
Are you looking for a Medical Assistant opportunity with a
different schedule or at another Legacy Health location? Please
click here to see a list of other openings. Responsibilities
Prepares patients and rooms for exams and procedures. Performs
basic laboratory testing, point of care testing, phlebotomy and
other quality controls. Administers medications as directed by
physician/ nurse practitioner (as per site operations). Assists
physician/nurse practitioner with exams and procedures. Performs
procedures within scope of practice. Accurately documents medical
information in the patient records. Tracks and routes test results
to physician(s)/nurse practitioner(s) for review, and file results
in medical records (as per site operations). Communicates test
results with patients when deemed appropriate by physician/nurse
practitioner. Facilitates patient care activities, to include
scheduling ancillary tests, reinforcing patient education, and
performs triage as appropriate and directed by physician/nurse
practitioner (as per site operation). Maintains adequate inventory
of medical, office, and pharmaceutical supplies. Demonstrates and
maintains professional behavior in accordance with established
standards. Exercises timely, concise, and appropriate use of
telephone to meet needs of external and internal customers.
Performs basic computer skills in using electronic health record
proficiently while conducting daily documentation and
communications involved in patient care. Processes orders
appropriately and accurately. Performs other related duties as
assigned. Qualifications
Experience: Experience as a back office medical assistant in a
clinic setting. One year of experience preferred. Education (one of
these four):
Keywords: Legacy Health, Vancouver , Medical Assistant, Other , Vancouver, Washington
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