Medical Assistant - Sign-On Incentive $5000!

JOB SUMMARY

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The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physicians, midlevel providers, and other clinical staff in providing medical services to patients with provider delegation within scope of practice.

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PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS include the following, other duties may be assigned:

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I. Following WHMC Corporate Values and Standards of Behavior:

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a. Brings a compassionate Attitude, to provide Quality and Great Service through Innovation, Teamwork.

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b. Knowledgeable and demonstrates an understanding of ethical considerations in patient care as well as HIPAA regulations.

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II. Performing administrative and clerical functions as necessary

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a. Ensuring appropriate and timely documentation of an encounter either on paper/EMR.

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b. Ensure proper payor authorizations, covering needed skilled visits.

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c. Assure compliance of physician orders, pre-authorization and other documentation through entry into the EMR.

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d. Route patient/caregiver and provider’s calls to the appropriate party.

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e. Route incoming faxes to the appropriate party.

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f. Take report from clinical staff and translate to master visit schedule when needed.

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g. Double checks report against the master visit schedule.

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h. Maintains office and medical supply inventory and order as needed.

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i. Receives and processes Pro-time and lab results.

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j. Provides other office support as needed.

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III. Other Responsibilities

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a. Attends and participates in Home Health Staff Meetings and other meetings as requested.

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b. Attends and/or completes mandatory in-service education for clinic staff.

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c. Remains responsible for identification of personal educational needs, and works with Home Health Director to meet those needs identified.

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JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

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Education

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High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).

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Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

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Training and Experience

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A minimum of one (1) year experience as a medical assistant is preferred. Previous experience in an ambulatory care setting preferred. Experience with electronic medical records preferred. Evidence of a working style that emphasizes collegiality, teamwork, participation, communication, and service orientation required. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and assist in other duties as needed and possess strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask required. Must possess a high degree of initiative, judgment, and discretion and maintain a professional appearance.

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Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

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Current WA State Medical Assistant Certification required.

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Current BLS certification required.

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Benefit Information and Wage Transparency:

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WhidbeyHealth Employees who work a 0.6 FTE or higher are categorized as, “benefit eligible”.

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Wage Range: $27.892 - $42.765