Medical Assistant Certified

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Seattle is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support clinical duties in a busy cardiology clinic. The ideal candidate will assist with patient care, manage schedules, and ensure smooth operations within the clinic. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing excellent patient service. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus available

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of customer service experience required.
• Washington State Medical Assistant - Certified (CM) or Interim (IC) credential required.

Responsibilities

• Assists physician with clinical duties including patient histories and administering injections.
• Coordinates and schedules services for patients and maintains daily schedules.
• Facilitates patient flow and prepares patients for exams and procedures.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program

Job description

Responsibilities

This clinic is located at our downtown Seattle location, specializing in Cardiology.

The Medical Assistant assists the physician with clinical duties, including taking patient histories, administering injections, assisting in examinations and procedures, and performing laboratory and radiological examinations.

1. Coordinates and schedules services for patients and providers, maintains provider’s daily schedules, and communicates changes.
2. Prepares charts with all necessary paperwork, coordinates pre-authorizations, and requests/submits referrals.
3. Maintains filing of test results and updates insurance information.
4. Manages information such as filing, pharmacy refill lines, release/receipt of records, x-rays, referrals, pre-authorizations, and performs quality checks on charge slips.
5. Provides patients with preoperative and postoperative information.
6. Acts as the primary contact for patients, answering telephones, scheduling appointments, and reminding patients of upcoming visits.
7. Explains logistics related to appointments, keeps patients informed of delays, and routes calls per guidelines.
8. Performs telephone and in-person screening.
9. Manages office supplies, coordinates durable medical equipment delivery/return, and maintains stock and educational materials.
10. Facilitates patient flow and rooming, including taking medical histories, vital signs, and obtaining lab results.
11. Prepares patients for exams and procedures, including obtaining vital signs and explaining tests.
12. Observes and records symptoms, instructs on specimen collection, and performs specimen collection and capillary draws.
13. Screens and follows up on test results, maintains medication and immunization records, and administers eye drops, vaccines, and waived tests.
14. Additional responsibilities include venipuncture, injections, respiratory tests, medication administration, and sterile procedures.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.

Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program or validation of equivalent military training (e.g., Hospital Corpsman).

Washington State Department of Health Medical Assistant - Certified (CM) or Interim (IC) credential required.

Minimum 6 months of customer service experience required.

1+ year of MA-C experience preferred.

Knowledge of third-party payer requirements required.

Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and excellent organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills required. Proficiency in using a PC is necessary.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Overview

Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health combines two award-winning health systems in Washington state: CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As an integrated health system with extensive 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 highest quality of care delivered by our dedicated medical team across 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.