Travel Medical Assistant (MA) in Olympia, WA

AlliedTravelCareers is working with All Medical Personnel to find a qualified Medical Assistant in Olympia, Washington, 98501!

About The Position

Specialty : Medical Assistant

Job Description :

Medical assistants perform routine clinical and administrative duties under the direct supervision of a physician or other health care professional.

Medical assistants perform many administrative duties, including answering telephones, greeting patients, updating and filing patients’ medical records, filling out insurance forms, handling correspondence, scheduling appointments, arranging for hospital admission and laboratory services, and handling billing and book keeping.

Duties vary according to laws of the jurisdiction and may include taking medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination, and assisting during diagnostic examinations.

Medical assistants collect and prepare laboratory specimens or perform basic laboratory tests on the premises, dispose of contaminated supplies, and sterilize medical instruments.

They instruct patients about medications and special diets, prepare and administer medications as directed, authorize drug refills as directed, telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy, draw blood, prepare patients for X-rays, take electrocardiograms, remove sutures, and change dressings.

They also facilitate communication between the patient and other health care professionals.

Qualifications :

Education Required Advanced training beyond High School in Medical Assisting

Experience Required 1 year clinic medical assistant experience

Licensure Registration and / or Certification Required Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)

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About All Medical Personnel

All Medical Personnel streamlines hiring to get you back to the work you love. Established in 1990, our staffing business lines place locum tenens, travel nursing, travel therapy, allied health, and clinical laboratory professionals from coast-to-coast. We believe in focusing and uplifting the hiring process, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges you face. We are here to ensure each experience with us is simplified, elevated, and impactful, for you and your patient.  Visit us at https : / / allmedical.com / to learn more.