Medical Assistant Certified

Medical Assistant Certified

Join our team at Spokane Urology in Spokane, WA, where we offer a full-time position with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Enjoy a work-life balance with no nights and no weekends, along with a $500 sign-on bonus.

Job Description

• Support the delivery of urological services and function as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the medical offices running smoothly.
• Confer with physicians, nursing, and other staff members to coordinate and schedule patient appointments.
• Greet and prepare patients for their visits.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Record patient interviews, history, and chief complaints.
• Provide patient education regarding medications, disease management, home treatments, and special diets.
• Prepare patients for examinations and perform routine screening tests.
• Assist physicians with exams and perform phlebotomy and collection of lab specimens.
• Conduct basic lab tests and EKGs.
• Assist with X-ray and physician therapy procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications with physician authorization.
• Change dressings, apply bandages, remove sutures, and perform other first aid procedures.
• Use CPR skills when necessary.
• Maintain accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
• Open the office in the morning and close in the afternoon.
• Maintain patient logs for lab requests, CT scans, and other treatment orders.
• Ensure good flow in the back office, keep rooms full, and assist with room turnover.
• Perform thorough work-ups for new patients, including x-rays and vital signs.
• Update medical history for all new patients and established patients.
• Ensure accurate room set-up for physicians and update patient medication before visits.
• Handle set-up for in-office surgical procedures and ensure consent forms are completed correctly.
• Scribe as assigned per physician office flow.
• Prepare for seeing patients the following day, including patient confirmations.
• Complete patient medical record requests when necessary.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new personnel.
• Ensure proper hand-off of responsibilities once tasks are completed.
• Meet established attendance criteria and start work promptly.
• Respect and acknowledge the organization's commitment to cultural diversity through behavior, language, and actions.
• Demonstrate good use of time and resources while adhering to HR and corporate policies.
• Ensure all medical records are accurate and complete for all patients.
• Comply with healthcare regulations, medical laws, and high ethical standards.
• Support compliance and accreditation efforts as assigned.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Certification or Registration required.
• BLS certification required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program required.
• 6 months of experience working within a physician's office desired; urology experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday pay
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid sick time
• Retirement plan
• Free parking

Physical Demands

• Carrying Weight:

  • 1-25 lbs. Frequent (34% to 66%)
  • 26-50 lbs. Occasionally (2% to 33%)

• Pushing/Pulling:

  • 1-25 lbs. Seldom (up to 2%)
  • 100+ lbs. Seldom (up to 2%)

• Lifting - Height, Weight:

  • Floor to Chest, 1-25 lbs. Occasional (2% to 33%)
  • Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs. Seldom (up to 2%)
  • Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs. Occasional (2% to 33%)
  • Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs. Seldom (up to 2%)