Medical Assistant – Certified

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Washington is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support patients and the clinical team, ensuring smooth daily operations and accurate charting.

You will prepare patient charts, verify information for on-site visits, and coordinate with physicians. A Washington MA-CM certification and graduation from an accredited program are required; strong attention to detail and PC skills are essential. This role offers stable hours and a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program.
• Washington State Department of Health Medical Assistant – Certified (CM).
• Knowledge of third party payer requirements.
• Strong aptitude for detail and ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Skill in using a PC.

Responsibilities

• Proactively prepare patient charts and ensure information is up-to-date.
• Lead daily patient flow depending on physicians on-site.
• Support patients and clinical team with empathy and efficiency.

Skills

Detail orientation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

PC proficiency

Education

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program

Washington MA-CM certification

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.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program


• Washington State Department of Health Medical Assistant – Certified (CM)


• Knowledge of third party payer requirements required.


• Strong aptitude for detail, and ability to work independently


• Strong organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills


• Skill in using a PC

Preferred

• One year Medical Assistant — Certified experience

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state – CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Pay Range

$26.45 – $37.10 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.