Medical Assistant - Certified

CommonSpirit Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Washington state is seeking a Medical Assistant to keep the day running smoothly for patients and the clinical team. You will proactively prepare patient charts and ensure information is up-to-date for those seen in our facility.

The role requires WA CM certification, solid payer knowledge, and strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program.
• Washington State Medical Assistant - Certified (CM) credential.
• Knowledge of third party payer requirements.
• Strong detail orientation and ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with a PC.

Responsibilities

• Lead on proactively preparing patient charts and ensuring information is up-to-date.
• Manage daily patient flow with multiple patients per day based on on-site physicians.
• Support the clinical team to keep the day running smoothly and efficiently.
• Demonstrate empathy and effective communication with patients and staff.

Skills

Medical assisting

Payer knowledge

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

PC proficiency

Education

Medical Assistant Certification (CM)

Tools

Electronic health records

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.

Job Requirements

• 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

$27.25 - $37.10 /hour