Medical Assistant Certified
About The Position
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. Virginia Mason is seeking a certified Medical Assistant. You will assist providers and other members of the health care team in the clinic by performing a variety of back office and patient-related tasks and ensuring smooth patient and workflow within the department. You will also perform variety of patient care procedures within the Medical Assistant Certified (MAC) scope of practice. These procedures may include but are not limited to: injections, EKGs, ear lavage and blood draws, measuring patient vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature),manage rooming and patient flow including pre-visit preparation, assisting with the patient visit, and post-visit duties. You will inform providers of schedule changes that impact patient flow, assist with front office activities and varied scheduling tasks and reports test results as directed by the provider. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers Medical Assistants the chance to focus on what really matters - your patients.
Requirements
- High School diplomas or GED required.
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program required or validation of equivalent military training (i.e. Hospital Corpsman)
- 6 months of Customer Experience required.
- Active Washington State Medical Assistant – Certified licensure required. May hold Interim MA-C with a probationary period to obtain permanent MA-C licensure within 6 months of hire or before the expiration of the Interim certification.
- BLS-RQI required
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of insurance concepts preferred.
- One year Medical Assistant – Certified experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist providers and other members of the health care team in the clinic
- Perform a variety of back office and patient-related tasks
- Ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department
- Perform variety of patient care procedures within the Medical Assistant Certified (MAC) scope of practice
- Injections, EKGs, ear lavage and blood draws
- Measuring patient vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature)
- Manage rooming and patient flow including pre-visit preparation, assisting with the patient visit, and post-visit duties
- Inform providers of schedule changes that impact patient flow
- Assist with front office activities and varied scheduling tasks
- Reports test results as directed by the provider
Benefits
- comprehensive compensation and benefits package
- the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
