Medical Assistant - Endoscopy

Job Description

Requisition Number 19-0958 Post Date 12/23/2020 Title Medical Assistant - Endoscopy City Seattle State WA Description

This position is elgible for a $5000 sign on bonus! Hours: Full Time; Monday – Friday; 4 ten hour shifts; Specific Days & Times TBD Location: The Polyclinic 1145 Broadway

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Reprocess, store and maintain endoscopy scopes/equipment and order supplies/linen/equipment to ensure the Endoscopy Center is fully equipped for patient procedures. This position also requires front office check in, greeting/escorting/transporting patients, assisting the physician and RN during the procedure and with procedure set up and room turn over, unit and equipment cleaning and documenting into the patient record/EMR.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare supplies and equipment for reprocessing/sterilization.
• Endoscope cleaning, high level disinfection and maintenance.
• Responsible for procedure equipment set up and orchestrating what scopes need to be used when, where and by whom.
• Monitors, orders, stocks and maintains supplies, linen, equipment and/or instruments.
• Support physicians, CRNAs and RNs by assisting in procedure rooms including set up and turn over.
• Support nursing staff by assisting with room turnover and patient recovery/discharge/transport.
• Perform check in procedures and clerical duties at the front desk and throughout the unit.
• Work as a team member within the endoscopy center and with all other Polyclinic departments.
• Supports and upholds established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control and codes and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Participates in quality improvement activities; assists in maintaining compliance with accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma required

Certification/Licensure:

• Active BCLS/CPR certification for health care providers required
• Active Certified Medical Assistant license in the state of Washington

Experience:

• Previous endoscopy technician/reprocessing experience preferred
• One year previous hospital or medical office experience preferred

Skills:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Exhibits a caring, collaborative and compassionate manner
• Strong typing and computer skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to problem solve technical equipment and instrumentation problems
• Able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting
• Flexibility

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