Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Agency Summary:

It takes a wide range of amazing people to achieve the mission of White Bird Clinic and to be successful in the work that we do. We provide compassionate, humanistic healthcare and supportive services to individuals in our community, so everyone receives the care they need.

Our priority is to serve people who are unserved, underinsured, disabled and/or homeless. Do you possess qualities and behaviors that foster collaboration, patience, empathy, and humor while utilizing stress reduction techniques for the self and others, remaining level-headed, and have a tolerance for ambiguity?

Can you approach challenging situations in a positive and creative way? If yes, please apply and tell us how! We welcome you to have a closer look at what we do at https://whitebirdclinic.org/.

Position Summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care services and preparing patients for examination and treatment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform routine assisting duties for the Medical Clinic Providers under direct, onsite supervision of an MD or RN as approved by the Medical Director. This will include but not be limited to obtaining vital signs, patient medical history, presenting problem and maintain examination/treatment rooms.
• Assist with examinations, procedures, and treatment.
• Help maintain medical records to ensure quality (including patient history, problem lists, vital signs, patient communications, immunizations, and medications) and act as a "scribe" during patient visits as needed.
• Scrubbing charts for upcoming appointments. This may include review of recent labs, imaging, outside consultation notes, recent hospital records, and/or new medical records.
• Educate the patient within the scope of practice and directed by supervising provider in health maintenance, disease prevention, and compliance with the patient's treatment plan.
• Provide the patient with lab results as directed by the supervising provider.
• Perform procedural and diagnostic coding for reimbursement.
• Serve as "communication liaison" between the physician and patient by assisting the patient in communicating their needs to the physician.
• Perform CLIA waved tests and provide results to the provider.
• Screen patients for symptoms of illness prior to entering the Medical Clinic.
• Guide patients through care pathways providing patient and staff safety.
• Support patients with IT when accessing appointments at the Bird Houses via telemedicine.
• Sterilize surgical instruments and take and maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.

Required Qualifications:

Current and valid certification as a Certified Medical Assistant.

• Minimum one (1) year experience in a medical practice.
• Understanding of management of medical records including receiving, organizing, prioritizing, storing, and maintaining transmittable information utilizing electronic technology.
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Internet, etc.) and the ability to effectively learn and/or utilize Electronic Health Records.
• Ability to identify and respond to issues with confidentiality.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA.
• Understanding of "Standard Precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazardous materials".
• Willingness to participate in continuing education.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Equal Employment Opportunity

White Bird Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. White Bird Clinic hires and promotes people based on their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. White Bird Clinic will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job, and believe you would be the best fit, we encourage you to apply. Please use your cover letter to explain how you will accomplish parts of the job for which you have less experience.

Compensation Details:

This is an non-exempt hourly position with a target base compensation of $25.00/hour.

In addition, this position qualifies for a competitive health and welfare package and generous paid time off opportunities.