Medical/Clinical Assistant (no certification required)

Puget Sound Spine and Sports Medicine is looking for a part-time Clinical Assistant to assist with both clinical and administrative duties within our practice. We are a single-physician Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation practice focused on providing excellent care to our patients and creating a positive, supportive environment for our employees. The ideal candidate would have prior experience in a clinical environment, but a Medical Assistant certification is not required. On-the-job training will be provided.

Qualifications:

• Must be eager to work in a dynamic environment and learn new skills.
• Must be an excellent team player as well as able to work independently.
• Must be a self-starter and able to take initiative.
• Must provide excellent customer service and possess strong interpersonal skills in person, over the phone, and via email.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft office programs.

Education and experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in a medical office setting is preferred (not required).
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic understanding of HIPAA practices.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring patients are checked in and roomed on time with paperwork completed.
• Completing patient check out process, to include scheduling and taking payments.
• Preparing for and assisting with clinical procedures.
• Ensuring exam rooms are clean and well-stocked; taking inventory of supplies on a regular basis.
• Once per week, ensuring laundry is washed, dried, and folded.
• Utilizing critical thinking to attend to patient questions and concerns, directing them to appropriate resource or escalating as needed.
• Reviewing and responding to incoming correspondence, including voicemails, emails, faxes, and other electronic communications.
• Contacting new and existing patients to schedule appointments.
• Submitting and following up on pre-authorization requests.
• Sending referrals to patients and/or outside offices; distributing chart notes as indicated/requested.

Other details:

• Part-time (15-20 hours per week)
• Must be able to work 3-4 days per week during our office hours (M-F, 8am-5pm)
• Exact schedule can be negotiated based on availability.
• Health benefits will not be available for this position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Medical/healthcare office: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Seattle, WA 98109 (Required)

Work Location: In person