Compassionate Medical Assistant – Clinic Support

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

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to keep the day running smoothly for patients and the clinical team. You will proactively prepare patient charts, verify information, and support multiple patients daily as physicians are on-site.

Under provider supervision you will perform basic lab work, phlebotomy, drawing blood, EKGs, and administer medications as approved. You will document visits in the EMR and assist with education and follow-up.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• WA Medical Assistant Certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification required.
• One year of MA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients; obtain vital signs and record information.
• Perform basic lab work, phlebotomy, EKGs, and administer approved medications.
• Pend orders for lab tests and radiology studies for provider sign-off.
• Document visits and procedures in the electronic medical record.
• Enter patient history, diagnoses, prescriptions, and follow-up instructions.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Medication administration

Patient care

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

WA Medical Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support - CPR

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to keep the day running smoothly for patients and the clinical team. You will proactively prepare patient charts, verify information, and support multiple patients daily as physicians are on-site.

Under provider supervision you will perform basic lab work, phlebotomy, drawing blood, EKGs, and administer medications as approved. You will document visits in the EMR and assist with education and follow-up.