Medical Assistant Clinic
About The Position
As a Medical Assistant, you help keep daily clinic operations running smoothly and efficiently for patients and the clinical team. You proactively prepare patient charts and ensure information is complete and up to date. The role may involve caring for multiple patients daily, depending on the number of physicians on site. Success requires enthusiasm for helping others, efficiency, and empathy for patients. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health provides healthcare services across the Puget Sound region through a network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites. The organization describes its work as grounded in compassionate care, innovation, research, education, collaboration, and a commitment to healing the whole person.
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 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.
- Preferred experience: 1–3 years.
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 laboratory 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 and handle telephone communications.
- Verify insurance, process registrations, collect payments, resolve routine issues, and escalate concerns as needed.
- Proactively prepare patient charts and ensure patient information is obtained and up to date.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
