Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin

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

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is hiring a Medical Assistant in Tacoma, WA. The role focuses on preparing patient charts, gathering up-to-date information for patients seen, and supporting the clinical team to keep daily workflows efficient.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, recording vital signs, performing basic lab work and phlebotomy, drawing blood, conducting EKGs, and assisting with medication administration under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
• Completion of a Medical Assistant certification program at an accredited institution or validation of equivalent military training (e.g. Hospital Corpsman) that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities, upon hire and
• Medical Assistant Certification: WA, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Responsibilities

• Greets and prepares patients for practitioner visit; records vital signs and information such as height, weight, allergies and current medications.
• Performs basic lab work and phlebotomy; draws blood, performs EKGs and administers medications as directed under supervision.
• May pend orders including labs and radiology studies for provider sign-off.
• Documents visits/procedures in the electronic medical record following established procedures.
• Enters data like medical history, education, diagnoses, prescriptions and follow-up instructions into the patient record.
• Reviews documentation to identify inconsistencies and ensure accuracy of the medical record.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Medication administration

Medical records

Communication

Education

Medical Assistant Certification WA

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is hiring a Medical Assistant in Tacoma, WA. The role focuses on preparing patient charts, gathering up-to-date information for patients seen, and supporting the clinical team to keep daily workflows efficient.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, recording vital signs, performing basic lab work and phlebotomy, drawing blood, conducting EKGs, and assisting with medication administration under supervision.