HRJobPosting: Rev 01/2021

MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CERTIFIED
Full-Time

Posting Number: HR052136 Posting Date: January 3, 2023 Date Available: Immediately

Position Summary: The Clinical Medical Assistant is responsible for the administrative portion and clinical tasks to keep the clinic
running smoothly and assists in providing quality of care to patients. Works with patient records, insurance,
and billing. Prepares patient rooms, maintains equipment, and tracks supplies. Assists and prepares patients
for the provider’s assessment and evaluation.

Essential Job Duties: Clerical and patient care duties may include:
The Clinical Medical Assistant is responsible for daily preparation of the clinic. Ensures basic supplies are
available in each exam room, prepares and cleans examination rooms including keeping exam rooms lighted
and warmed, orders and stocks clinic supplies daily. Responsible for general medical patient flow to
practitioners. Greets patients and orients them to the clinic in a friendly and professional manner. Guides
patient to appropriate station in flow (e.g. waiting room, bathroom, Imaging, lab). Reviews chart, correct with
appropriate forms, including billing sheet. Fills out insurance forms, files insurance claims, takes payments
from patients, schedules appointments. Assists in clinic flow, answers the telephone, and arranges for
laboratory procedures. Calls prescriptions refills to pharmacies and documents in patient’s chart, per medical
providers order. Identifies safety concerns and reports these issues. Charts and updates patients' medical
records as needed. Completes intake with brief, concise and clear notation including date, age, chief
complaint, and onset (# of days). Records medication and allergy information accurately. Documents
appropriate data (e.g. temperature, pulse, B/P, respiration, weight). Obtains lab specimens and draws blood
as needed. Prepares lab specimens as appropriate. Disposes of contaminated supplies with proper method.
The Medical Assistant arranges the examining room instruments and equipment to make it easier for the
provider. Often the Medical Assistant may accompany the physician/provider while they are examining the
patient. Takes medical histories and records vital signs, explains treatment procedures and costs, prepares
patients for examination. Assists in minor procedures as directed by practitioners. Sterilizes instruments.
Removes sutures, checks wounds and changes dressings/ applies dressings. Other duties as required.

Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent, completed Medical Assistant Program, and must possess valid
Washington State MA License. One year experience in clinic practice setting preferred. Ability to
communicate with patients of all ages to provide excellent care. Able to perform essential Medical Assistant
tasks. Must have good computer skills, show professionalism, and have excellent communication, customer
service and interpersonal skills. Spanish bilingual is preferred.

Position Wage Range: MIN: $ 20.28 MAX: $ 28.92 Sign-on Bonus: None
Schedule: Days: Monday - Friday Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Department/FTE: Three Rivers Family Medicine FTE: 1.00 Benefit eligible? YES
Physical Requirements: Please see full Job Description in Human Resources

INTERESTED CANDIDATES – PLEASE APPLY
MAIL OR APPLY IN-PERSON: Three Rivers Hospital

Human Resources Department
PO Box 577
507 Hospital Way
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-2517

APPLY ONLINE: www.threerivershospital.net

HR CONTACT EMAIL: opportunity@trhospital.net

Three Rivers Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.