Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading health organization seeks a full-time Medical Assistant for its Pulmonary Clinic in Tacoma, WA. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive, team-based environment, providing essential patient care and administrative support. Enjoy competitive pay, no weekends, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Benefits

Free parking

No weekend work

Sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant certification program at an accredited institution.
• One year of experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and preparing patients for their visit with the provider.
• Assisting with clinical procedures like blood draws and injections.
• Managing patient flow and scheduling appointments.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Medical Assistant certification program

High School Diploma or GED

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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 Pulmonary 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 Pulmonary 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!

In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.

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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