Certified Medical Assistant

Company: Surgical Associates Northwest - Division of Urolog
Location: Federal Way
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

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* Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
* Prepare patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room.
* Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
* Support patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood.
* Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
* Generates revenues by recording billing information of services rendered; completing insurance forms; responding to insurance and other third-party inquiries.
* Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
* Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
* Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
* Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
* Serves and protects the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
* Obtains prior authorization for medications and in office procedures as needed. -

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