Clinic Float Medical Assistant — Across Sites

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Medical Assistant to keep daily operations smooth for patients and the clinical team. You will lead patient chart preparation, ensuring information is current for those seen in our facility, with multiple patients daily depending on physicians on-site.

Your success comes from enthusiasm to help others, efficiency, and empathy for patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant Certification: WA, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.
• Driver's License: WA, upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prep patients for visits; record vital signs and basic patient information.
• Assist with examinations under Provider supervision and help patient mobility as needed.
• Perform basic lab tasks including phlebotomy, EKGs, and administration of approved medications under supervision.
• Pend orders for laboratory testing and radiology studies for provider sign-off.
• Document visits and procedures in the electronic medical record according to procedures.
• Enter and update patient history, education, diagnoses, prescriptions, and follow-up instructions in charts.

Education

High School Graduate

High School GED

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Medical Assistant to keep daily operations smooth for patients and the clinical team. You will lead patient chart preparation, ensuring information is current for those seen in our facility, with multiple patients daily depending on physicians on-site.

Your success comes from enthusiasm to help others, efficiency, and empathy for patients.