Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Enumclaw (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Enumclaw, WA is hiring a Medical Assistant who will ensure efficiency in patient care and support clinical teams.

The successful candidate will greet and assist patients, perform clinical procedures, document medical information, and help maintain clinic operations. A high school diploma or GED and Medical Assistant certification are required, along with a commitment to compassionate care.

This role is integral to our mission of providing excellent healthcare in our community.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED upon hire.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant certification program.
• Medical Assistant Certification from WA upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification upon hire.
• 1-3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets and prepares patients during visits, including recording vitals.
• Performs basic lab tests and communicates lab results under supervision.
• Documents medical visits, procedures, and patient history accurately.
• Prepares and cleans instruments while managing supplies.
• Handles front office duties like billing and coordinates patient flow.

Skills

Patient Preparation & Support

Clinical Procedures & Lab Work

Medical Record Documentation

Documentation Review & Compliance

Clinic Operations & Supply Management

Administrative & Communication Support

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support - CPR

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

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

Every day, you will take the lead on proactively preparing patient charts, ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date for those seen in our facility. You can expect to have multiple patients daily depending on the number of physicians are on-site.

Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients.

• Patient Preparation & Support: Greets, prepares, and assists patients during visits, including recording vitals, taking medical history, and providing mobility aid.
• Clinical Procedures & Lab Work: Performs basic lab tests, phlebotomy, EKGs, administers approved medications, and communicates lab results under provider supervision.
• Medical Record Documentation: Accurately documents medical visits, procedures, orders, patient history, diagnoses, prescriptions, and referrals in the electronic medical record.
• Documentation Review & Compliance: Reviews medical documentation for accuracy and consistency, complying with legal/ethical requirements for patient confidentiality.
• Clinic Operations & Supply Management: Prepares/cleans instruments, maintains tidy and stocked exam rooms, manages supplies, and schedules various appointments and referrals.
• Administrative & Communication Support: May handle front office duties like billing/registration, coordinates patient flow for education, and manages phone communications.

Job Requirements

Required

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

Preferred

• 1-3 years One year of work experience as a Medical Assistant, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.