About the role

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is an integrated health system serving the Puget Sound region with 11 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites. The Medical Assistant role supports clinical teams by preparing patients, collecting vital signs, performing phlebotomy and EKGs, and maintaining accurate medical records to ensure efficient patient care.

Skills

Patient Preparation Vital Signs Collection Medical History Collection Phlebotomy EKG Testing Basic Laboratory Procedures Medication Administration Diagnostic Testing Support Electronic Medical Records Medical Documentation Appointment Scheduling Patient Flow Coordination Instrument Sterilization Patient Education Insurance Verification Patient Communication

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Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team.

Every day, you will take the lead on proactively preparing patient charts, ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date for those seen in our facility. You can expect to have multiple patients daily depending on the number of physicians are on-site.

Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients.

Greet and prepare patients, collect vital signs, medical history, medications, allergies, and assist with examinations and patient mobility.
Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, 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 ensure compliance with legal and confidentiality requirements.
Schedule appointments, diagnostic services, referrals, and coordinate patient flow and follow-up care across departments and providers.
Prepare and sterilize instruments, maintain exam rooms, manage supplies and equipment, and ensure a safe, organized clinical environment
Provide patient education, handle telephone communications, verify insurance, process registrations, collect payments, and resolve routine issues while escalating concerns as needed.

Job Requirements

Required

High School Graduate General Studies, or
High School GED General Studies and
Certificate Other 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.
Medical Assistant Certification: WA, upon hire
American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR (through AHA), upon hire

Preferred

1-3 years One year of work experience as a Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Certified