Medical Assistant

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care provider in Tacoma as a Medical Assistant. This full-time position offers the opportunity to provide essential support to a care team, engaging with patients and making a valuable impact in their health journey. With competitive pay, a great schedule, and no weekend shifts, you will work in a caring environment focused on patient well-being.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus for qualifying new Certified Medical Assistants

Free parking

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients by obtaining their vital signs and relevant information.
• Assist with diagnostic tests and administer medications.
• Manage patient flow and undertake administrative duties.

Skills

Patient Care

Administrative Support

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

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Responsibilities

Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently seeking a full-time Clinic Medical Assistant for the Franciscan Urgent Care Clinic in Tacoma, WA. We are seeking a motivated individual to support our fast-paced Clinic. This an exciting opportunity to work in a team-based environment. Competitive pay and great schedule. Free parking with no weekends or organizationally recognized holidays required.

About Your Position

As a Medical Assistant, you will work as a member of a care team to provide care and support to patients under the direction of a physician or mid-level provider. Your daily responsibilities will include the following types of things:

• Greeting and preparing patients for their visit with the provider by obtaining and recording their vital signs and other information such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem
• Assisting with diagnostic tests and clinical procedures such as venous and capillary invasive procedures for blood draws, intradermal (including skin tests), subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
• Administering medications and vaccinations
• Managing patient flow, ensuring enough time for patient and family education
• Preparing and sterilizing instruments and maintaining equipment and patient care areas clean and orderly
• Scheduling patient appointments and other administrative duties as needed
• Actively participating in continuing education, required meetings and committees as requested
• May perform medical scribe duties under the direct supervision and review of the attending provider and in compliance with the FMG Medical Scribe Program Policy.
  
  

Responsibilities

Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently seeking a full-time Clinic Medical Assistant for the Franciscan Urgent Care Clinic in Tacoma, WA. We are seeking a motivated individual to support our fast-paced Clinic. This an exciting opportunity to work in a team-based environment. Competitive pay and great schedule. Free parking with no weekends or organizationally recognized holidays required.

About Your Position

As a Medical Assistant, you will work as a member of a care team to provide care and support to patients under the direction of a physician or mid-level provider. Your daily responsibilities will include the following types of things:

• Greeting and preparing patients for their visit with the provider by obtaining and recording their vital signs and other information such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem
• Assisting with diagnostic tests and clinical procedures such as venous and capillary invasive procedures for blood draws, intradermal (including skin tests), subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
• Administering medications and vaccinations
• Managing patient flow, ensuring enough time for patient and family education
• Preparing and sterilizing instruments and maintaining equipment and patient care areas clean and orderly
• Scheduling patient appointments and other administrative duties as needed
• Actively participating in continuing education, required meetings and committees as requested
• May perform medical scribe duties under the direct supervision and review of the attending provider and in compliance with the FMG Medical Scribe Program Policy.
  
  

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma (or GED equivalent) and completion of a Medical Assistant certification program at an accredited institution that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.
• One year experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
  
  

Licensure/Certifications

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

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Overview

Sign on Bonus for qualifying new external Certified Medical Assistants available!

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891 when the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia founded St. Joseph Hospital in Tacoma.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit. Across the Puget Sound area, 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 organization boasts a comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region.

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.

Pay Range

$25.19 - $32.16 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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