Medical Assistant - Urgent Care Clinic (Sign-on Bonus!)

At Proliance Surgeons our patients come from all walks of life - and so do we. We hire and support people from diverse backgrounds, fostering growth and development to make Proliance a great place to work. Our unique experiences and perspectives help us deliver Exceptional Outcomes, Personally Delivered.We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit and pay package including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, PTO and more! For further details regarding Benefits and Washington State Minimum Wage details please visit our careers page at www.proliancesurgeons.com/careers. Compensation during the offer process will be determined based on factors such as compensation structure, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Be Part of Who We Are!Proliance Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is a premier group of orthopaedic surgeons with locations in Bellevue, Issaquah, and Redmond that specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of general orthopaedic conditions and sports injuries, in addition to conditions requiring more specialty-focused care. Learn more about the group here: https://www.posm.com/Hiring for our new Ortho Care Now clinic in Bellevue. Schedule: Mostly M-F 10am- 7pm, but will need to be able to work some weekends.$5,000 sign on bonus!Education/ExperienceCurrent Washington State Medical Assistant Certification required; Registered Medical Assistant status considered in lieu of certificationGraduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program preferred, but not required with equivalent clinical experienceCasting/splinting/wound care experience preferredPosition SummaryThe medical assistant acts as a patient care coordinator and advocate, maintains clinical supplies, proper documentation and an optimal patient flow and experience, following OSHA/WISHA other compliance and regulatory guidelines.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe key duties and responsibilities of the Medical Assistant include, but are not limited to:Assist in providing direct patient care for office visit patients may involve:Arranging the exam room instruments and equipment and maintaining suppliesThe disposal of contaminated supplies and sterilizing medical instrumentsPositioning patients for exams and proceduresCollecting and preparing laboratory specimensObtaining vitals, patient history and chief complaintsOther patient care related duties as necessaryAssist provider within clinic procedures may involvePreparing patient exam, dressing and/or procedural areas by using vigorous aseptic technique.Holding patients in position for extended periods of time, manipulating body parts, using instruments to hold procedural or imaging areas immobile, or positioning patients on tablesHanding provider instruments while standing for long periods of timeReport test results to patients as indicated by physician in a timely mannerChart all vital information in electronic record as well as check to be sure all information related to medication, health history and reason for visit is obtained and documentedPerform phone triage, post-op calls and respond to voicemail messages directed to them preferably within same business day, but no later than 24 business hours, and perform action required.Documents all encounters.Maintain patient documentation for visit and communications in person or over the phoneCoordinate care and diagnostic testing at other facilities as indicated by physicianAssist provider in e-scribing, maintaining medication listAssist provider in maintaining communication with referring doctorsMaintain equipment and ensure supplies are stocked and in placeFollow all other daily team duties and special tasks as assigned Education/ExperienceGraduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program preferred, but not required with equivalent clinical experienceCurrent Washington State Medical Assistant Certification required; Registered Medical Assistant status considered in lieu of certificationCasting/splinting/wound care experience preferred Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesBasic knowledge of medical terminology and medicationsFamiliarity with or working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records a plusBasic computer knowledge and skills, including data entrySuperior customer service skillsImpeccable integrityGreat interpersonal skills, demonstrating patience, compassion, empathy and the ability to work well with all types of peopleAdherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA)Use time efficiently, with attention to quality, detail, accuracy and completionConsistency, timeliness and dependabilityEffective team membership, supporting and working with others to achieve common goalsAbility to adapt to continuous change/flexibilityDemonstrated ability to continuously learnSelf-motivated; able to work with increasing independence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervisionClear oral and written communication skillsDemonstrated aptitude to organize and prioritize workCritical thinking and problem-solving skillsSkilled in coping with fast paced often stressful situations with unpredictable circumstances in a professional, safe, and efficient mannerSelf-motivated; able to work following specific guidelines and in accordance with detailed instructions; measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervisionWork Environment/Physical Demands