Medical Assistant - Certified

CommonSpirit Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 37,677 - 53,023; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Medical Assistant in Seattle, WA, to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day patient care. This role involves actively preparing patient charts for multiple daily encounters, requiring a valid Medical Assistant certification and a strong desire to help others.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy and efficiency, essential for providing quality medical care. A sign-on bonus is available, alongside a competitive pay range of $27.35 - $38.49 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program required.
• 6 months of Customer Experience required.
• Active Washington State Medical Assistant – Certified licensure required.
• BLS-RQI required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient charts and ensure information is up-to-date.
• Assist multiple patients daily based on physician availability.

Skills

Customer Experience

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program

Active Washington State Medical Assistant – Certified licensure

Tools

BLS-RQI

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 on-site.

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

Sign On Bonus Available

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program required or validation of equivalent military training (e.g., Hospital Corpsman).
• 6 months of Customer Experience required.
• Active Washington State Medical Assistant – Certified licensure required.
• May hold Interim MA-C with a probationary period to obtain permanent MA-C licensure within 6 months of hire or before the expiration of the Interim certification.
• BLS-RQI required.

Preferred

• Knowledge of insurance concepts preferred.
• One year Medical Assistant – Certified experience preferred.

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

$27.35 - $38.49 /hour