Medical Assistant

About the role

Balance Health is the nation’s premier comprehensive lower-extremity focused Physician Practice. At our Washington Integrative Foot and Ankle Center brand, we are committed to providing the highest-quality podiatric care to the greater Seattle community.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document basic medical history
• Organize and schedule appointments
• Update and file medical records and insurance reports
• Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services
• Check with patients and type up patient charts
• Assist during medical examinations
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms
• Handle receivable and payable accounts and keep financial records
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments

Skills

• Proven working experience as a medical assistant or medical secretary
• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Social perceptiveness and service oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
• Degree in medical assistance

Requirements

• Education and Experience
• Certification from an approved medical assistant program preferred, or equivalent combination of training
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification preferred
• Willing to register with Washington state
• EMR Experience, Athena experience is a plus