Compassionate Medical Assistant — Vitals, Lab & EKG

CommonSpirit Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support a busy clinic team in Seattle. You will prepare patient charts, obtain vital signs, and assist with examinations under Provider supervision.

You’ll perform basic lab procedures, phlebotomy, EKGs, and administer approved medications as directed. Accurate documentation in the electronic medical record is essential, along with patient education and follow-up planning.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required at hire.
• Medical Assistant certification WA required at hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR required at hire.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or validation of equivalent military training at hire.

Responsibilities

• Greets and prepares patients for practitioner visit; records vital signs and other information.
• Performs basic lab procedures, phlebotomy, draws blood, performs EKGs; administers medications under supervision.
• May pend orders for labs and radiology studies for provider sign-off.
• Documents visits and procedures in the electronic medical record.
• Enters patient history, diagnoses, prescriptions and follow-up instructions into EMR.
• Reviews documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness of the medical record.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Medication administration

EMR documentation

Education

High School Diploma

High School GED

Medical Assistant certification WA

Military medical training (Hospital Corpsman)

Basic Life Support - CPR

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support a busy clinic team in Seattle. You will prepare patient charts, obtain vital signs, and assist with examinations under Provider supervision.

You’ll perform basic lab procedures, phlebotomy, EKGs, and administer approved medications as directed. Accurate documentation in the electronic medical record is essential, along with patient education and follow-up planning.