Valley Medical Center & Clinics

Nonprofit hospital network providing comprehensive care

Medical Assistant 1

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeRenton, WA, USA$30.49 - $46.17 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A current Medical Assistant license is required.
A good understanding of medical terminology is required.
Current BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.
The candidate must work within the Medical Assistant scope of practice and under the direction of an ARNP, MD, or DPM.
The candidate must communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
The candidate must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with a diverse population and maintain relationships with providers, department personnel, and community resources.
The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with patients and clients across diverse ages, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and physical abilities.
The candidate must prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, set priorities, work accurately, perform simultaneous tasks, and manage multi-line phones.
The candidate must communicate with providers about patient care plans and request assistance when appropriate.
The candidate must have customer service and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and support positive patient outcomes under the direct supervision of the RN Clinic coordinator, Wound Clinic Providers, and Medical Director.
Coordinate the clinic schedule.
Gather data from referrals.
Clean and maintain equipment and the work environment.
Order and stock supplies in assigned areas.
Transport patients as needed.
Follow VMC/Rehab and Wound Care policies and procedures, as well as applicable state and federal regulations and guidelines.
Communicate with patients, the healthcare team, caregivers, and families, and supervise volunteers as directed by Providers.

Job Description

The Medical Assistant works under the direct supervision of the RN Clinic coordinator, Wound Clinic Providers and Medical Director, to provide direct patient care and positive outcomes. Coordinating the clinic schedule, providing patient care, gathering data from referrals, cleaning and maintaining equipment and environment, ordering/stocking supplies in assigned areas and some patient transport are all components of the position. The position requires an understanding of the VMC/Rehab and Wound Care policies and procedures, state and federal regulations and guidelines to assist with the appropriate provision of services. Specific skills also include ability to communicate with the patient, healthcare team, caregivers, families and volunteer supervision as directed by the Providers.

Qualifications

Prerequisites

Current Medical Assistant license.
Possess a good understanding of medical terminology.
Current BLS certification within 90 days of hire

General Qualifications

Capable of comprehending, executing, and acting within the scope of practice of the Medical Assistant, and under the direction of the ARNP, MD, DPM
Attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure are essential to this position
Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language
Neat, well groomed and professional appearance
Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population
Ability to maintain relationship with providers, department personnel and community resources.
Proficient in communicating with patients/clients that are from diverse population of age, ethnic, socioeconomic, and/or are physically challenged
Demonstrate ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines, set priorities and work accurately. 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
Ability to communicate with provider regarding patient care plan, and request assistance as appropriate for positive patient outcomes
Possess excellent customer service and patient care skills

Additional Information

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer contributions
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Employee wellness and assistance programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valley Medical Center & Clinics is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment and participation in its programs.

We do not provide sponsorship opportunities at this time.

Valley Medical Center & Clinics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Compensation: 30.49 to 46.17 (USD) (HOURLY)

About the Company

Valley Medical Center & Clinics

Nonprofit hospital network providing comprehensive care

Valley Medical Center is a nonprofit health system with a hospital and more than 40 clinics across South King County, offering medical, surgical and 24-hour emergency care as a Level III Trauma Center. Services span many specialties, including joint replacement, orthopedics, neuroscience, stroke, spine, childbirth and neonatal care, heart and vascular care, and cancer treatment. The center uses its hospital and clinic network to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care through a team of skilled clinicians across multiple disciplines. Unlike many competitors, it stands out as the largest nonprofit provider in the region between Seattle and Tacoma and functions as a regional resource with a broad range of specialty services. Its goal is to provide accessible, comprehensive medical care to improve health outcomes and serve the community throughout South King County.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Grove City, OH
Founded: 1947

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