Certified Medical Assistant

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to support clinical duties and enhance patient care. In this role, you will assist physicians, manage patient schedules, and ensure smooth office operations. With a focus on quality and safety, this opportunity allows you to contribute to a team that serves the greater Puget Sound region. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your professional growth and offers a supportive environment in one of the most livable cities in the country.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program and certification required.
• One year of Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with clinical duties and patient examinations.
• Coordinates patient services and maintains daily schedules.
• Manages office information and facilitates patient flow.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

PC Proficiency

Education

Graduation from accredited medical assisting program

Washington State Department of Health Medical Assistant - Certified license

Job description

Responsibilities

Virginia Mason Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington State by U.S. News & World Report.

Assists the physician with clinical duties, including taking patient histories, administering injections, assisting in examinations and procedures, and performing laboratory and radiological examinations.

1. Coordinates and schedules services for patients and providers, maintains provider’s daily schedules, and communicates changes.
2. Prepares charts with necessary paperwork, coordinates pre-authorizations, and requests/submits referrals.
3. Maintains filing of test results and updates insurance information.
4. Manages office information such as filing, pharmacy refill lines, release/receipt of records, x-rays, referrals, pre-authorizations, and quality checks on charge slips.
5. Provides patients with preoperative and postoperative information.
6. Acts as primary contact for patients, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and reminding patients of upcoming visits.
7. Explains appointment logistics and keeps patients informed of delays, routing calls per guidelines.
8. Performs telephone and in-person screening, manages office supplies, and coordinates durable medical equipment delivery and return.
9. Facilitates patient flow and rooming by taking histories, vital signs, and obtaining last visit notes or lab results.
10. Prepares patients for exams and procedures, explaining tests and informing patients of results.
11. Observes and records symptoms, instructs specimen collection, and performs specimen collection and capillary draws.
12. Screens and follows up on test results, maintains medication and immunization records, and administers eye drops.
13. Performs waived tests such as glucose or urine dip, and may perform venipuncture, injections, respiratory tests, medication, and vaccine administration.
14. Utilizes standard precautions, cleans and sterilizes equipment, disposes of bio-hazardous materials, and manages autoclave wrapping.

Qualifications

Requirements include:

• Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program and Washington State Department of Health Medical Assistant - Certified (CM) license.
• Knowledge of third-party payer requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal skills, and PC proficiency.
• One year of Medical Assistant – Certified experience preferred.

Virginia Mason is dedicated to your professional and personal success, offering comprehensive benefits, and opportunities in one of the most livable cities.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Overview

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health combines two award-winning health systems in Washington—CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. With 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 providers, we serve the greater Puget Sound region with high-quality, safe care across 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites.