Medical Assistant at MultiCare Health System in Tacoma, Washington

Job Description:

Job Details

Job ID: 99420
Location: Tacoma, WA

Entity: MultiCare Medical Associates
Category: Medical Assistant
Specialty: Not Applicable

Department: Pulmonary Clinic Tac MMA
Employment Type: Full-Time Regular
Primary Shift: Day
Work Schedule: Day Shifts

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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