Medical Assistant Clinic

CommonSpirit Health • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support efficient daily clinic operations and provide patient and clinical-team support. The role proactively prepares patient charts and ensures patient information is complete and up to date. The Medical Assistant may support multiple patients each day, depending on the number of physicians on site. Success in the role requires enthusiasm for helping others, efficiency, and empathy for patients.

Responsibilities include patient intake and clinical support; clinical procedures and testing; medical documentation and record management; care coordination and scheduling; clinic operations and inventory management; and patient communication and administrative support. The Medical Assistant works in a healthcare clinic setting within Virginia Mason Franciscan Health’s network of care sites.

Requirements

• High school graduation with General Studies, or a GED with General Studies.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant certification program at an accredited institution, or validation of equivalent military training (such as Hospital Corpsman training) demonstrating the required job knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Washington Medical Assistant certification upon hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) certification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of work experience as a Medical Assistant; the posting lists 1–3 years as preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients; collect vital signs, medical history, medications, and allergies; and assist with examinations and patient mobility.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and basic laboratory procedures; administer approved medications; communicate lab results; and support diagnostic testing.
• Document patient encounters, update electronic medical records, review records for accuracy, and comply with legal and confidentiality requirements.
• Schedule appointments, diagnostic services, and referrals; coordinate patient flow and follow-up care across departments and providers.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments, maintain examination rooms, manage supplies and equipment, and maintain a safe, organized clinical environment.
• Provide patient education, handle telephone communications, verify insurance, process registrations, collect payments, resolve routine issues, and escalate concerns as needed.
• Proactively prepare patient charts and ensure required patient information is obtained and up to date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED