What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Yakima Urology Associates?
Responsibilities
- You will collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, front office staff and clinic management to ensure comprehensive health care outcomes
- Perform medical administrative support tasks
- Prepare patients for examinations and procedures
- Take patient histories and vital signs
- Administer medications and injections as directed by healthcare providers
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
- You will perform a variety of functions within the clinic setting requiring specialized knowledge and integration of available standards, resources, and data
Skills
- Knowledge of medical coding and billing procedures
- Solid understanding of human anatomy and physiology
- Excellent patient service skills, including effective communication and empathy
- Competent in medication administration techniques
- Skilled in providing direct patient care, including assisting with procedures and treatments
- Ability to accurately measure and record vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse rate
- Knowledge of basic life support procedures
Requirements
- Medical assistant certification from an accredited training program
- Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)
- Minimum one (1) year experience in physician's office or other medical facility preferred
- Exceptions may be made for applicants applying to applicants currently in an externship or residency program with an active or pending WA DOH MA-R certification within 7 days of hire Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) license within 45 days of hire.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Urology
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24