Medical Assistant Clinic
About The Position
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patients and the clinical team in an outpatient clinic. The Medical Assistant proactively prepares patient charts and ensures information is complete and up to date. The role serves multiple patients each day, depending on the number of physicians on site, and calls for efficiency, helpfulness, and empathy. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for practitioner visits, gathers and records vital signs and other relevant information, assists with examinations, and provides mobility assistance. Under provider supervision, the role also performs basic laboratory and phlebotomy procedures, administers approved medications, documents and reviews medical records, maintains exam rooms and supplies, and schedules appointments and referrals.
Requirements
- High school diploma in General Studies or GED in General Studies.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant certification program at an accredited institution, or validation of equivalent military training (such as Hospital Corpsman) demonstrating the required job knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Washington State Medical Assistant Certification.
- Basic Life Support (CPR).
Nice To Haves
- One year of work experience as a Medical Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Greet and prepare patients for practitioner visits; obtain and record vital signs, height, weight, drug allergies, current medications, presenting problems, and other appropriate information.
- Position and drape patients, clean up after examinations under provider supervision, and provide mobility assistance as needed.
- Perform basic laboratory and phlebotomy procedures, draw blood, perform EKGs and other laboratory procedures, and administer approved medications by oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intradermal routes under provider supervision.
- Inform patients of laboratory results and mail reports to patients.
- Document medical visits and procedures performed by healthcare providers in the electronic medical record according to established procedures.
- Review medical documentation for accuracy, inconsistencies, and errors in accordance with established procedures and requirements.
- Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments; dispose of contaminated items according to established standards; and keep examination rooms clean, orderly, and stocked.
- Maintain adequate supply inventory and anticipate providers’ needs for medications, supplies, and equipment.
- Schedule office visits, ultrasounds, and non-stress tests; process or authorize referrals to other medical care providers, clinics, and facilities as instructed.
- Coordinate appointment scheduling with other CHI-FH departments for mutual clients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
