Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Duties

CommonSpirit Health; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Clinic Medical Assistant to support the clinical team and keep daily operations running smoothly. You will prepare patient charts, obtain vital signs and relevant information, and assist with examinations under provider supervision.

This role includes phlebotomy, basic lab work, and administering medications as prescribed, while documenting all visits in the EMR and coordinating patient flow and referrals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED on hire or completion of MA cert per requirements.
• Medical Assistant Certification WA required on hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prep patients, record vitals and relevant data for visits.
• Perform basic lab tasks, phlebotomy, EKGs and routine tests.
• Assist with medication administration as directed by provider.
• Document visits and orders in the EMR accurately.
• Coordinate patient flow and referrals with clinical teams.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and prep imaging referrals.

Skills

Vital signs collection

EKG

Phlebotomy

Medication administration

Patient care empathy

Front office duties

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification WA

Basic Life Support CPR

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Lab equipment basics

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Clinic Medical Assistant to support the clinical team and keep daily operations running smoothly. You will prepare patient charts, obtain vital signs and relevant information, and assist with examinations under provider supervision.

This role includes phlebotomy, basic lab work, and administering medications as prescribed, while documenting all visits in the EMR and coordinating patient flow and referrals.