Sound Family Medicine, a private family practice in Puyallup and Bonney Lake is looking for a Medical Assistant Float. Need flexibility? We are looking for staff who want to help out will vacation coverage, sick call coverage or special project coverage for non guarantee of hours. This is a great opportunity for the experienced Medical Assistant or if you are just starting your career in the healthcare field.
We are looking for enthusiastic, customer-focused, self-motivated and organized individuals to join our team. The ideal candidate is a fast learner, tech savvy, have good phone etiquette and very dependable. Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills as well as be a Certified Medical Assistant in the state of Washington (MA-C).
Position Summary:
The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting our providers with back office duties in a friendly and professional manner. Flexibility with schedule is a must. May need to be able to work in various locations and at various times.
The duties assigned include, but are not limited to:
- Greet and room patients in a friendly & professional manner
- Obtain and record vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, respiration, visual acuity, known allergies, symptoms screening, allergy injections, growth/OB records etc.
- Record medications
- Perform and record immunizations
- Draw blood and perform screening tests
- Provide patient education as directed
- Clean, disinfect, and maintain organization or all work areas
- Manage and coordinate phone calls, pharmacy refills, insurance/L&I forms , entering of orders and requests for other medical information in a thorough and timely manner
- Prepare and assist with procedures
- Additional duties as assigned
- Must be able to work at least one weekend a month and long hours. Must be quick on their feet.
- High School Diploma or equivalent: required
- State of Washington Medical Assistant Certification (MA-C): required
- CPR and/or BLS Certification: required