Medical Assistant Certified

Commonspirit; Seattle (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to provide technical support in the Cardiovascular Testing Lab and assist with various administrative tasks. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program.
• One year Medical Assistant - Certified experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support for diagnostic cardiac testing under RN supervision.
• Schedules patients and assists with administrative duties in the Cardiovascular Lab.
• Maintains patient records and ensures accurate coding for billing.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

PC Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program

Washington State Department of Health Medical Assistant - Certified

Job description

2 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants

*Responsibilities*

Sign On Bonus available for qualified candidates.

Virginia Mason Medical Center, was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report.

• Please note, *this position will primarily work in the Cardiovascular Testing Lab (90%) with cross training in the adjoining Cardiovascular Clinic (10%).
  
  

The Cardiovascular Medical Assistant provides technical support for diagnostic, non-invasive cardiac testing (e.g., treadmill tests, ECGs, Holter scans) for inpatient and ambulatory populations. Provides ECG management for VM and contractual business.

Cardiac Testing (90%)

• Under RN supervision, supports treadmill stress testing, including patient preparation, test performance, and patient discharge
• Ensures correct lead placement and good lead hookup to support accurate capture of patient’s clinical data.
• Operates stress testing equipment in real time during patient test
• Adjusts equipment and controls according to physician’s orders and/or established protocol. Troubleshoots equipment issues and, as able, resolves in a timely manner, or escalates issues to the appropriate staff (e.g., Clinical Engineering).
• Prepares reports of test results for interpretation by the physician.
• Under physician’s order, independently performs ECGs, ensuring correct lead placement, and screens results for technical quality
• Provides support for VM staff in the use of ECG systems/software.
• Independently applies ambulatory cardiac or blood pressure monitoring device i.e. Zio Patch
• Performs administrative functions in support of the Cardiovascular Lab.
• Schedules and arrives patients.
• Prepares billings for services provided, ensuring accuracy of CPT and ICD-10 codes.
  
  

Cardiovascular Clinic (10%)

• Coordinates and schedules services for patients and providers. Maintains provider’s daily schedules and communicates changes.
• Prepares charts with all necessary paperwork.
• Maintains filing of test results.
• Updates insurance information.
• Provides patients with generic preoperative and postoperative information.
• Acts as primary contact for patients. Answer telephones and schedule patient appointments with providers. Reminds patients of upcoming appointments. Schedules new or follow up appointments.
• Keeps patients informed of delays. Routes phone calls per urgent/emergent guidelines.
• Perform telephone and in-person screening
• Facilitates patient flow & rooming through taking medical histories, vital statistics, obtaining last visit notes and/or lab results.
• Prepare patients for exams, treatments, procedures by obtaining vital signs: which may include temp, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, and weight measurements. Explains tests or procedures and informs patients of test results.
• Utilizing Standard Precautions: cleans & organizes exam rooms, cleans/sterilizes equipment, disposes of bio-hazardous materials and is responsible for autoclave wrapping.
  
  

*Qualifications*

What We Requre

High School Diploma or GED is required.

Graduation from an accredited medical Assisting program, With 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, required.

Strong organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills required. skill in using a PC required.

One Year Medical Assistant – Certified Experience Preferred.

Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, We are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation, you will find that a medical Assistant opportunity With Virginia Mason is one worth taking.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

*Overview*

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*

$26.50 - $35.72 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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