Medical Assistant
About Sound:
Headquartered in Tacoma, WA, Sound Physicians is a physician-founded and led, national, multi-specialty medical group made up of more than 1,000 business colleagues and 4,000 physicians, APPs, CRNAs, and nurses practicing in 400-plus hospitals across 45 states. Founded in 2001, and with specialties in emergency and hospital medicine, critical care, anesthesia, and telemedicine, Sound has a reputation for innovating and leading through an ever-changing healthcare landscape - with patients at the center of the universe.
Sound Physicians offers a competitive benefits package inclusive of the items below, and more:
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance
Health care and dependent care flexible spending account
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
Paid time off (PTO) begins accruing immediately upon start date at a rate of 15 days per year, in accordance with Sound's PTO policy
Ten company-paid holidays per year
We also offer a $1,000 retention bonus paid in two installments, $500 after the first 6 months, $500 at 1 year.
About the team:
We are looking for an enthusiastic Medical Assistant to help us reach our Sound Critical Care goals. In 2020, Sound's critical care team cared for over 115,000 ICU patients across the nation, a number that continues to grow year after year. We welcome your valuable skills and experience adding to our strengths while creating new partnerships.
This Medical Assistant will work on a team supporting 6 Providers, along with 3 other Medical Assistants, in a fast-paced Pulmonary Clinic. They will report up to a Program Manager.
Each day, our team fosters their unique talents, demonstrating a passion for innovation and renewed commitment to those we render services to. By empowering each other we provide an enhanced environment delivering efficient and exceptional care throughout our organization.
About the Role:
Would you like to unlock your career potential in a fast-paced environment with a leading medical group dedicated to improving quality and reducing the cost of healthcare for our patients? The Medical Assistant, Critical Care provides local support to improve the efficiency of operations for the Pulmonary and Critical Care programs, by providing administrative and clinical services by perfecting processes. This position will work Monday through Friday, 7:30AM-4:30PM.
The Details:
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Patient care: including vital signs, medication updates, spirometry, phlebotomy, injections, O2 recertifications, and other testing as necessary
Greeting patients and updating patient medical records
Scheduling appointments
Assisting in facilitating positive relationships among physicians, office staff and patients
Completing insurance forms and other correspondence
Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services
Completing patient medical histories
Assisting with scheduling tests and treatment
Preparing, cleaning and maintaining exam and treatment rooms
Preparing patients for examination, and assisting the physician during exams
Instructing patients on medications and special dietary instructions
Providing verbal or faxed prescriptions
Administering medications as directed by physician
Making prior authorization calls
Managing prescription and pharmacy calls
Other duties as assigned
.
What we are looking for:
A successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of a combination of these values, knowledge, and
Experience:
Values:
Self-Motivated: Proactively jumps in to start a task or project with limited direction; asks to take on more responsibility and what is next
Communication: The ability to speak, write, and listen clearly and consistently
Relationship Building and Maintenance: The ability to create and nourish healthy, strong relationships, as the face of Sound
Teamwork: Demonstrates the ability to pull people together into highly effective teams along with ability to work in a highly matrixed organization
Critical Thinking: Demonstrates the ability to be proactive, anticipate needs; ability to make good decisions with incomplete, ambiguous information
Motivated: Demonstrates the ability to succeed and get things done at a high level of achievement
Strategic Thinking: Demonstrates the ability to look at the big picture and proactively develop a plan of action
Resourceful: Demonstrates proactive willingness to utilize available information and tools to figure things out
Knowledge:
High School Diploma
MA certification
Knowledge of medical terminology
Experience:
1-2 years in healthcare industry (hospital, physician practice or insurance)
Electronic Medical Records experience
Pay Range: $18-$21. Exact pay will be determined based on candidate experience and geographical location.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the position. As duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to amendment.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Headquartered in Tacoma, WA, Sound Physicians is a physician-founded and led, national, multi-specialty medical group made up of more than 1,000 business colleagues and 4,000 physicians, APPs, CRNAs, and nurses practicing in 400-plus hospitals across 45 states. Founded in 2001, and with specialties in emergency and hospital medicine, critical care, anesthesia, and telemedicine, Sound has a reputation for innovating and leading through an ever-changing healthcare landscape - with patients at the center of the universe.
Sound Physicians offers a competitive benefits package inclusive of the items below, and more:
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance
Health care and dependent care flexible spending account
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
Paid time off (PTO) begins accruing immediately upon start date at a rate of 15 days per year, in accordance with Sound's PTO policy
Ten company-paid holidays per year
We also offer a $1,000 retention bonus paid in two installments, $500 after the first 6 months, $500 at 1 year.
About the team:
We are looking for an enthusiastic Medical Assistant to help us reach our Sound Critical Care goals. In 2020, Sound's critical care team cared for over 115,000 ICU patients across the nation, a number that continues to grow year after year. We welcome your valuable skills and experience adding to our strengths while creating new partnerships.
This Medical Assistant will work on a team supporting 6 Providers, along with 3 other Medical Assistants, in a fast-paced Pulmonary Clinic. They will report up to a Program Manager.
Each day, our team fosters their unique talents, demonstrating a passion for innovation and renewed commitment to those we render services to. By empowering each other we provide an enhanced environment delivering efficient and exceptional care throughout our organization.
About the Role:
Would you like to unlock your career potential in a fast-paced environment with a leading medical group dedicated to improving quality and reducing the cost of healthcare for our patients? The Medical Assistant, Critical Care provides local support to improve the efficiency of operations for the Pulmonary and Critical Care programs, by providing administrative and clinical services by perfecting processes. This position will work Monday through Friday, 7:30AM-4:30PM.
The Details:
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Patient care: including vital signs, medication updates, spirometry, phlebotomy, injections, O2 recertifications, and other testing as necessary
Greeting patients and updating patient medical records
Scheduling appointments
Assisting in facilitating positive relationships among physicians, office staff and patients
Completing insurance forms and other correspondence
Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services
Completing patient medical histories
Assisting with scheduling tests and treatment
Preparing, cleaning and maintaining exam and treatment rooms
Preparing patients for examination, and assisting the physician during exams
Instructing patients on medications and special dietary instructions
Providing verbal or faxed prescriptions
Administering medications as directed by physician
Making prior authorization calls
Managing prescription and pharmacy calls
Other duties as assigned
.
What we are looking for:
A successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of a combination of these values, knowledge, and
Experience:
Values:
Self-Motivated: Proactively jumps in to start a task or project with limited direction; asks to take on more responsibility and what is next
Communication: The ability to speak, write, and listen clearly and consistently
Relationship Building and Maintenance: The ability to create and nourish healthy, strong relationships, as the face of Sound
Teamwork: Demonstrates the ability to pull people together into highly effective teams along with ability to work in a highly matrixed organization
Critical Thinking: Demonstrates the ability to be proactive, anticipate needs; ability to make good decisions with incomplete, ambiguous information
Motivated: Demonstrates the ability to succeed and get things done at a high level of achievement
Strategic Thinking: Demonstrates the ability to look at the big picture and proactively develop a plan of action
Resourceful: Demonstrates proactive willingness to utilize available information and tools to figure things out
Knowledge:
High School Diploma
MA certification
Knowledge of medical terminology
Experience:
1-2 years in healthcare industry (hospital, physician practice or insurance)
Electronic Medical Records experience
Pay Range: $18-$21. Exact pay will be determined based on candidate experience and geographical location.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the position. As duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to amendment.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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