Per Diem Medical Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: Downtown Health Center - Port Angeles, WA 98362Position Type: Per DiemSalary Range: $21.85 - $25.16 HourlyJob Category: Health CareOUR FULL-TIME MEDICAL ASSISTANTS WORK 10 HOUR DAYS, 4 DAYS A WEEK. PART-TIME IS CONSIDERED NO MORE THAN 2 DAYS A WEEK. PER DIEM IS AT LEAST 1 DAY EVERY 2 WEEKS, NO MORE THAN 2 DAYS A WEEK. THESE ARE NOT BENEFITS ELIGIBLE POSITIONS. SCHEDULE IS NEGOTIATED BY EMPLOYEE AND MA SUPERVISOR. 

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR PART-TIME OR PER DIEM, YOU MUST:

Have EPIC experience, AND a) Prior NOHN Employed MAR or MAC or B) MAC with at least 1 year of experience. 

Job Title: Medical Assistant 

Department: Clinical Support 

Reports To: Clinical Support Manager 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Summary: 

Affect the productive and efficient operation of assigned clinic or department through timely and attentive administrative support. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Achieve Results 



Ensure the safe, productive, and efficient operation of the clinic assigned through timely and attentive administrative and clinic support (as authorized or licensed). 





Ensure that patients experience a positive experience, treated with the care and compassion expected. 





Ensure all patient records and related documents are managed and maintained timely, accurately, and consistent with all HIPAA and related regulations and requirements 



Operational Excellence 



Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes, and related duties complies with all regulatory and accreditation standards, as well as clinic policies and procedures. 



Relationships 



Provide supportive care for each patient and is aware of specific needs. 





Establish favorable working relationships with all colleagues 



Stewardship and Professionalism 



Uphold and consistently represent the values and mission of NOHN at all times. 





Ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures. 



 

Primary Tasks and Duties: 



Prepares patient for clinical exam/visit, including the collection of typical patient vital signs (blood pressure, temperature if appropriate for visit, height, weight, etc.) 





Assists provider with clinical visit in a quiet, discreet, efficient manner (if any questions or need for suggestions arise during the examination, these are to be discussed with the provider outside of the exam room). 





Follows through with post-visit duties. 





Assists with office duties as assigned (check and replenish supplies, wiping down rooms after each patient, check emergency cart/bag on rotating weekly checks, washing/packaging/autoclaving instruments, etc) 





Screen patient calls and determine nature of complaints, then advise caller accordingly to what your provider recommends. 





Schedule patient for specifically ordered tests at other medical facilities, completing proper template in EMR and advising patient of any preparation needed. 





Provides service in a manner that is appropriate for the patient’s age; demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to meet the patient’s physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs. 





Laboratory CLIA testing 





Administer and record all medications ordered by the provider 





Pend prescriptions/orders for patient as directed by provider and record in EMR. 





Refill prescriptions as needed by provider in the progress notes following the guidelines as listed in the patient care policy on the K-Base and record in the EMR. 





Be able to assist with procedures as listed on procedure list on the K-base and Procedure shelf. 





Train and mentor medical assistant staff as assigned.  





Contribute to development of processes for Medical Assistant training.  



 

Essential Functions: 



Read, write, and maintain patient records and related administrative documentation 





Knowledge and ability to use requisite tools, systems, technology and equipment in the collection of patient data 





Utilize computers in the collection, management, and reporting of patient records 





Ability to work with a diverse, sometimes difficult and demanding patient population 


QualificationsQualifications: 



Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Certified or registered Medical Assistant credentialed in the State of Washington.   





Experience: 1-2 years of medical assisting experience preferred 





Skills:  





Proficiency in EHR systems 





Excellent communication skills  





Strong organizational skills 





Ability to work independently and as part of a team 





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