Clinical Assistant - Clinic FT

Washington Gastroenterology believes that digestive health is the foundation for a healthy life. We are committed to improving the quality of life and longevity of our patients and our communities through the prevention, detection, and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.

We are WAGI

WAGI is seeking a Full-time Clinical Assistant to join our Clinic location. The Clinical Assistant is a great entry-level opportunity for someone that has some medical office experience or education and would like to expand their experience obtaining a MA-R. The Clinical Assistant provides direct patient care in the medical office setting using sound judgment and cognitive abilities to make patient care decisions consistent with the needs of the patient.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for examination by greeting patient in a positive, professional manner, gathering patient vitals, including weight, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respirations, and escorting patient to exam room
• Updates and documents patient's current medications, problem list, allergies, and health history, and relevant problems and/or complaints in the patient medical record
• Provides instruction, education, and direction to patients on routine medical questions, procedures and ordered tests
• Manages routine clinic in-box requests
• Supports administrative functions of the medical office by assisting the administrative staff when needed
• May assist in scheduling of patient procedure, lab, and x-ray appointments, as well as follow-up visits for the patient. Assures the patient is scheduled at the appropriate facility, that the patient is aware, and that the information is documented in the medical record
• Documents all patient care encounters accurately, completely, and in a timely manner
• Maintains exam rooms, cleansing between patients and restocking as needed
• Identifies safety issues or areas of concern and notifies Clinic Manager
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Medical field education at a technical college or equivalent is preferred
• WA Medical Assistant – Registered (MA-R) licensure preferred or must be obtained within 60 days of hire
• Current CPR certification preferred or must be obtained within 30 days of hire
• One year clinical and/or medical office experience required or equivalent education/experience

Skills and Abilities

• Communicate professionally with other medical facilities, patients, and team members
• Ability to maintain confidential information and work within the policies and procedures that govern patient care and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong ability to work within a team in a fast-paced environment adapting to changes and variation in assignments and tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and carry out instructions effectively
• Exhibits strong listening skills and effective customer service skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel and Word
• Ability to learn and work in health management information systems

Physical Activities and Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required to other local locations on an as-needed basis to back-fill for vacations, etc.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Prolonged periods of sitting/stationary work and performing administrative duties including the use of computers and phones
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat and kneel occasionally
• Ability to assist patients supporting weight, assisting in positioning of patients, etc.
• Ability to grasp small objects and manipulate medical instruments
• Ability to reach including reaching overhead and below waist
• Ability to lift 10 pounds frequently, occasional lifting 25 pounds
• Ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds

Washington Gastroenterology has an excellent compensation and benefit package that includes the following:

Employees (and their families) who work full time (defined as working 30 or more hours per week) will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and basic life insurance. In addition employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company provided safe harbor contribution of 3% of annual earnings and the potential for a company discretionary profit sharing contribution.

All employees will be eligible to accrue PTO at a rate of .04 hours per payroll hour (1.6 hours for a 40 hour week) which can be used for and exceeds the required mandatory WA State and other local ordinances. In addition, full time employees will be eligible for a Vacation accrual with a maximum annual accrual of 77 hours as a new hire.

WAGI has 8 standard Holidays each year for which full time employees are eligible to receive paid holiday. In addition, full time employees will be given 1 Float Holiday each year that they can schedule.

This is an Hourly position and the anticipated Compensation range is $19.13 - $23.63. The hired applicant is also eligible for annual discretionary bonuses.