Medical Assistant II
2 days ago
Spokane
Job DescriptionDescription: Join Spokane’s Leading Urology Team!Certified Medical Assistant II (MA II) Spokane Urology is looking for a high-energy, clinical professional to join our team at 1401 E Trent Ave. If you are looking for a fast-paced clinical role that actually respects your life outside of work, this is the place for you. The Best Schedule in Healthcare We know burnout is real, which is why we’ve created the "No List": • NO nights, • NO weekends, • Pay: $23.00 – $27.00 / hour, • Rest & Recharge: Seven Paid Holidays, a generous PTO plan, and Sick Time., • In-Office Surgical Support: Handle full room set-up and assist physicians during minor surgical procedures., • Advanced Diagnostics: Perform phlebotomy, EKG’s, and assist with X-ray and physician therapy procedures., • Clinical Excellence: Manage catheterizations, bladder scans, and assist with specialized urological screenings and tests., • Patient Advocacy: Provide vital education on urological disease management, medications, and home treatments., • Workflow Leadership: Manage room turnover, update EMR records (scribing as assigned), and help train new personnel.What You Bring to the Table, • Education: Graduate of a Medical Assistant program., • Certification: CMA or RMA ., • Experience: 6+ months in a physician’s office (Urology experience is highly desired). Spokane Urology 1401 E Trent Ave, Spokane, WA GENERAL SUMMARY The Medical Assistant II (MA II) supports the delivery of urological services, performs work as required and functions as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team. The Medical Assistant II is tasked to perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the medical offices running smoothly. This position collaborates/work with staff within their practice or other professional disciplines within the affiliated medical groups as needed to achieve effective and efficient patient care delivery and the desired patient outcomes. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • The MA II will perform various administrative and clinical duties under the direction of their assigned direct supervisor., • The MA II will consistently confer with physicians, nursing, and other staff members to coordinate and schedule appointments of patients., • Performs additional responsibilities within the office that encompasses at least 50% of their daily time., • Greets and prepare patients., • Measures and records vital signs., • Records patient interview, history, and chief complaint., • Provides patient education with regards to medications, management of diseases, home treatments and special diets., • Prepares patients for examinations and performs routing screening tests., • Assists physicians with exams., • Preforms phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens. Performs basic lab tests., • Performs EKG’s., • Assists with X-ray and physician therapy procedures., • Prepares and administers medications with physician authorization., • Change dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures., • Uses CPR skills when necessary., • Prepares accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times., • Opens office in the morning and closes in the afternoon., • Assist in maintaining patient logs for the following: Lab requests, CT scans and other treatment orders for the patients., • Maintains prescription ledger when needed., • Ensures the back office has good flow, keeps rooms full and assists with room turnover., • Performs new patient thorough work-up (x-rays, vitals, new patient packet explanation)., • Adds medical history on all new patients and accurately updates all established patients’ history., • Performs accurate and complete room set-up for physician., • Ensures that all patients medication is updated before physician visit., • Handles set-up for in office surgical procedures., • Ensures appropriate consent form is completed correctly avoiding the use of too many medical abbreviations within the consent forms., • Scribe as assigned per physician office flow., • Prepares for seeing patients the following day, including patient confirmation for next day visit., • Completes patient medical record requests when necessary., • Assists in the orientation and training of new personnel., • Assist with other administrative projects and tasks as needed., • Ensures proper hand off of responsibilities once their task is completed., • Meets established attendance criteria and starts work promptly. Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts., • Respects and acknowledges the organizations commitment to cultural diversity, which is expressed through behavior, language and actions., • Consistently demonstrates good use of time and resources., • Adherence to HR, & Corporate policies and procedures., • Ensures that all medical records are accurate and complete for all patients., • Ensures compliance of healthcare regulations, medical laws and high ethical standards., • Regularly adheres and supports compliance and accreditation efforts as assigned including, but not limited to OSHA, HIPAA & CMS guidelines for Parts C & D on General Compliance and Fraud, Waste & Abuse., • Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills and the ability to perform well in stressful situations., • Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR, Practice Management Solutions., • Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines., • Project Management., • Vendor relations (for those MA’s that are required to order office and clinical supplies)., • Database management., • Strong problem-solving skills, • Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Delivers exceptional patient service throughout all interactions, • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail., • Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality. Requirements: EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience (based on State regulation requirements). EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 6 months experience working within a physician’s office desired. Urology experience desired. REQUIRED TRAVEL Minimal travel required PHYSICAL DEMANDS Carrying Weight Frequency 1-25 lbs. Frequent from 34% to 66% 26-50 lbs. Occasionally from 2% to 33% Pushing/Pulling Frequency 1-25 lbs. Seldom, up to 2% 100 + lbs. Seldom, up to 2% Lifting - Height, Weight Frequency Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33% Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2% Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33% Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%