Medical Assistant

Franciscan Medical Group; Burien (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Medical Group is looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant to facilitate patient care and clinical efficiency. The role involves greeting patients, maintaining records, and assisting with lab procedures. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and a Medical Assistant certification.

Preferred qualifications include one year of experience and certification from Washington State as a Medical Assistant-Certified. Join a team focused on providing excellent patient care at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Burien.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant certification program at an accredited institution.
• One year experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Washington State Certification as a Medical Assistant-Certified.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist patients for practitioner visits.
• Perform lab and phlebotomy procedures.
• Document medical visits in electronic records.
• Maintain and sterilize medical instruments.
• Schedule patient appointments and referrals.

Skills

Patient care

EKG and phlebotomy

Medical documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma (or GED)

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for our patients and clinical team.

• Greets and prepares patients for practitioner visit; obtains and records vital signs and other appropriate information such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problems; positions, drapes and cleans up after examinations under provider supervision; provides patient mobility assistance as necessary.
• Performs basic lab and phlebotomy procedures, draws blood and performs EKGs and laboratory procedures; administers approved medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular or intradermal routes; informs patients of lab results; and mails reports to patients, under the supervision of provider. May “pend” orders which include laboratory testing and radiology studies for provider sign‑off.
• Documents, in the electronic medical record, medical visits and procedures performed by healthcare providers in accordance with established procedures. Enters data such as patient medical history, physical exam results, patient education, provider‑dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and follow‑up instructions, and prepared referral letters as directed by the provider.
• Reviews medical documentation to validate information and identify inconsistencies or errors, facilitates overall accuracy of the medical record; reviews clinical data, lab and other test results and interprets them with the provider; troubleshoots/resolves routine issues and escalates non‑routine issues to provider or appropriate contact; applies legal and ethical requirements related to documentation and patient confidentiality.
• Prepares, cleans and sterilizes instruments, disposes of contaminated items, keeps exam rooms clean and stocked, maintains inventory of supplies, anticipates provider’s needs for medications, supplies and equipment.
• Schedules appointments, including office visits, ultrasound, non‑stress tests and processes/authorizes referrals to other medical care providers, clinics and facilities as instructed; coordinates patient flow to ensure sufficient time for patient/family education; performs telephone communication functions; gives clear information verbally and in writing.

Job Requirements

Education and experience: High School Diploma (or GED equivalent) and completion of a Medical Assistant certification program at an accredited institution. One year experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.

• Washington State Certification as a Medical Assistant‑Certified.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.

Location

This position is based at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.