Medical Assistant - Registered - Gastroenterology

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Medical Assistant - Registered - Gastroenterology','210427','Gastroenterology','Washington-Seattle','Days','40 hours per week','40 hours per week','8:30a - 5:00p','8:30a - 5:00p','Monday - Friday','Monday - Friday','','','!*!Virginia Mason is seeking a Medical Assistant – Registered in our fast-paced Gastroenterology clinic. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the medical and nursing staff by performing clerical and clinical support tasks as directed. Responsibilities include, coordinating schedules for patients and providers, and other clinical tasks that support our providers in patient care. Additional responsibilities include patient flow, rooming and taking medical histories.

 

Responsible for rooming and patient flow by taking medical histories, vital statics, obtaining last visit notes and/or lab results. Prepare patients for exams, treatments and procedures by obtaining vital signs which may include temp, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight measurements. Observe and record patient symptoms.

Explain tests or procedures and inform patients of test results. Instruct patient in urine or fecal specimen collection, screen and follow up test results. May perform waived test: Glucose or Urine Dip.

Maintain medication and immunization records

Utilizing Standard Precautions: cleans & organizes exam rooms, cleans/sterilizes equipment, dispose bio-hazardous materials and is responsible for autoclave wrapping.

Act as primary contact for patients in person and on the phone. Greet patients upon entering the clinic. Register and check-in patients, prepare paperwork for visit, verify and update patient information for new and established patients. Collect co-payments from patients at check-in.

Answer telephones and schedule patient appointments with providers. Remind patients of upcoming appointments and schedules new or follow up appointments. Explain logistics related to appointments (e.g., appointment time, parking). Keep patients informed of delays. Route phone calls per urgent/emergent guidelines. Perform telephone and in-person screening.

Coordinate and schedule services for patients and providers. Maintain provider’s daily schedules and communicate changes. Prepare charts with all necessary paperwork. Coordinate pre-authorizations. Request/submit referrals. Maintain filing of test results. Update insurance information. Manage information such as filing, pharm refill line, release/receipt of records, x-rays, referrals, pre-authorizations & quality checks on charge slips. Provide patients with generic preoperative and postoperative information.

Manage office supplies. Coordinate durable medical equipment delivery/return. Maintain stock & patient education materials Sort mail & other communications.

 

Our Medical Assistant -Registered team members contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System, a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care, reducing errors, and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers customer service professionals the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients.  

High School diploma or GED

6 months experience in a medical office/clinic or graduation from an accredited Medical

Administrative Assistant, Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program.

Ability to obtain Medical Assistant Registered (MA-R) through the State of Washington, sponsored by Virginia Mason.

Knowledge of medical terminology

Professional demeanor with a positive, upbeat attitude, strong communication skills

Excellent organizational and interpersonal communications.

Detail oriented with ability to multi-task. Capable to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrative and clinical staff, leaders, patients and physicians

Associates degree or equivalent preferred.

 

Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes comprehensive compensation and benefits, continuing education and support, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the country, you will find that this customer services opportunity with Virginia Mason is one worth taking.

 

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 

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Virginia Mason Medical Center
Website : http://www.virginiamason.org