Medical Assistant(MA)

Proliance Surgeons is one of the largest surgical practices in the country, with over 450 providers including over 200 board-certified physicians providing treatment at more than 100 care centers in Washington State.

At Proliance, our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire, develop and engage great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and encourage growth and development to make our organization a great place to work. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we've experienced, and how we think to create Exceptional Outcomes, Personally Delivered.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit and pay package including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, PTO and more! Check out our main career site for more details at

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The salary range for this position is $21.09 - $29.53

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant is expected to perform position-related duties that include, but are not limited to:

Assist in providing direct patient care for office visit patients may involve
Arranging the exam room instruments and equipment and maintaining supplies
The disposal of contaminated supplies and sterilizing medical instruments
Positioning patients for exams and procedures
Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
Obtaining vitals, patient history and chief complaints
Other patient care related duties as necessary
Assist provider with in clinic procedures may involve
Preparing patient exam, dressing and/or surgical areas by using vigorous aseptic technique.
Holding patients in position for extended periods of time, manipulating body parts, using instruments to hold surgical or imaging areas immobile, or positioning patients on tables
Handing provider instruments while standing for long periods of time
Report test results to patients as indicated by physician in a timely manner
Chart all vital information in electronic record as well as check to be sure all information related to medication, health history and reason for visit is obtained and documented
Perform phone triage, post-op calls and respond to voicemail messages directed to them preferably within same business day, but no later than 24 business hours, and perform action required. Documents all encounters.
Maintain patient documentation for visit and communications in person or over the phone
Coordinate care and diagnostic testing at other facilities as indicated by physician
Obtain CT authorization and other prior authorization as needed and requested
Assist provider in e-scribing, maintaining medication list
Assist provider in maintaining communication with referring doctors
Maintain equipment and ensure supplies are stocked and in place
Follow all other daily team duties and special tasks as assigned

Education and Experience

High school graduate or equivalent
Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program is preferred, but not required. Will provide training
Current Washington State Medical Assistant Certification is preferred, but not required (see above)
1-2 years experience in a medical office is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic knowledge of medical terminology and medications
Familiarity with or working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records a plus
Basic computer knowledge and skills, including data entry

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work may be performed in an office and clinical environment. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is required to sit for long periods of time, stand and walk, bend and stretch. Use of telephone and computer is required. Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds. May requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

This description is intended to encompass essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person. Other functions may be assigned and leadership retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.