Medical Assistant - Certified
About The Position
As our Certified Medical Assistant, you will help our patients receive exceptional care efficiently and effectively so they can experience a seamless and supportive healthcare journey. Every day you will directly support providers by assisting throughout the patient visit continuum, from pre-visit preparation and rooming to post-visit duties. This includes performing vital sign measurements (weight, height, BP, pulse, respirations, temperature) and various patient care procedures within MA scope of practice, such as injections, EKGs, ear lavage, and blood draw. Managing patient flow, informing providers of schedule adjustments, actively participating in front office activities, handling scheduling tasks, and reporting test results as directed. Contributing to administrative tasks, including appointment scheduling, medical record maintenance, and insurance claim processing. Providing outstanding customer service and maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming clinic environment for all patients. To be successful in this role you must be passionate about making a real difference in patient lives and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment, discovering how Virginia Mason empowers Medical Assistants to truly focus on what matters most – 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
- Assisting providers throughout the patient visit continuum, from pre-visit preparation and rooming to post-visit duties.
- Performing vital sign measurements (weight, height, BP, pulse, respirations, temperature).
- Performing various patient care procedures within MA scope of practice, such as injections, EKGs, ear lavage, and blood draw.
- Managing patient flow.
- Informing providers of schedule adjustments.
- Actively participating in front office activities.
- Handling scheduling tasks.
- Reporting test results as directed.
- Contributing to administrative tasks, including appointment scheduling, medical record maintenance, and insurance claim processing.
- Providing outstanding customer service.
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming clinic environment for all patients.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
