Medical Assistant Certified - Dermatology

Virginia Mason Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to keep daily operations running smoothly for patients and the clinical team. You will lead on proactive chart preparation and ensure all patient information is current for those seen in the facility.

Expect multiple patients daily depending on physicians on-site. Your success comes from enthusiasm to help others, efficient work, and empathy for patients, with strong organizational and communication abilities to support the care

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program.
• Washington State DOH Medical Assistant - Certified (CM).
• Knowledge of third party payer requirements.
• Strong organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Skill in using a PC.

Responsibilities

• Keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for patients and clinical team.
• Proactively preparing patient charts and ensuring information is up-to-date.
• Manage multiple patients daily depending on the number of physicians on-site.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm to help others, empathy for patients and work efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

PC skills

Education

Accredited Medical Assisting program

Washington CM - Certified Medical Assistant

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

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.