Medical Assistant

Franciscan Medical Group•Gig Harbor, WA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, established in 1891, is a healthcare organization that has expanded its reach and services across the Puget Sound area through strategic partnerships. The organization is committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – and offers a full spectrum of healthcare services through a network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites. They are recognized for pioneering medical advances and numerous awards. As a Medical Assistant, you will ensure the smooth and efficient running of the day for patients and the clinical team. This involves proactively preparing patient charts, ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date. The role requires enthusiasm, efficiency, and empathy, with multiple patients daily depending on the number of physicians on-site.

Requirements

High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or High School GED General Studies, upon hire
completion of a Medical Assistant certification program at an accredited institution or validation of equivalent military training (i.e. Hospital Corpsman) that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities. , upon hire
Medical Assistant Certification: WA, upon hire
Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days

Nice To Haves

One year of work experience as a Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

Greets and prepares patients for practitioner visit; obtains and records vital signs and other appropriate information such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problems; positions, drapes and cleans up after examinations under Provider supervision; provides patient mobility assistance as necessary.
Performs basic lab and phlebotomy procedures, draws blood and performs EKG’s and laboratory procedures, administers approved medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular or intradermal routes, informs patients of lab results, and mails reports to patients, under the supervision of provider.
May “pend” orders which include laboratory testing and radiology studies for provider sign-off.
Documents, in the electronic medical record, medical visits/procedures performed by healthcare providers in accordance with established procedures.
Enters data such as: patient medical history/physical exam results, patient education/explanation of benefits/risks, provider-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and instructions for patient/family relating to self-care and follow-up, and prepared referral letters as directed by the provider.
Reviews medical documentation to validate information and to identify inconsistencies/errors and facilitate overall accuracy of the medical record in accordance with established procedures/requirements.
Reviews clinical data, lab and/or other test results and the interpretation of the test results by the provider.
Troubleshoots/resolves routine issues and escalates non-routine issues to provider or other appropriate contact.
Understands and applies legal/ethical requirements relating to the preparation of medical documentation and patient confidentiality.
Prepares, cleans and sterilizes instruments; disposes of contaminated items in accordance with established standards; keeps exam rooms clean, orderly and well stocked; maintains adequate inventory of supplies; anticipates provider’s need for medications, supplies, and equipment and plans accordingly.
Schedules appointments to include office visits, ultrasound, non-stress tests and processes/authorizes referrals to other Medical Care Providers, Clinics and facilities as instructed; works with the other CHI-FH Departments in scheduling appointments for mutual clients.
May perform front office clerical duties such as billing, collection and registration functions, verifying insurance and collecting co-payments.
Coordinates patient flow to ensure sufficient time for patient/family education.
Performs telephone communication functions; giving clear information both verbally and in writing.