Medical Assistant

Company: MultiCare Health System
Location: Olympia
Posted on: May 16, 2020

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the provider with back office duties in the outpatient management of patients and completing or assisting with front office duties. This position is a vital part of the office team that cares for patients in the clinic setting working under the direction of a physician. This position works closely with the physicians, other clinical staff, and front office staff. Work situations are a variety of clinical functions within a clinic setting requiring knowledge and integration of available standards, resources, and data; discretion; good judgment; diplomacy; decision making; and a customer service attitude. Acting as the patient advocate the Medical Assistant has continuous contact with physicians, patients, patient families/ significant others, community agencies, and MHS patient care staff and management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
One (1) year experience in physician's office or other medical facility preferred

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) Certification

MultiCare is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

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