Medical Assistant Clinic

CommonSpirit Health; Edmonds (WA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to keep daily operations running smoothly for patients and clinical staff. You will proactively prepare patient charts, verify information, and support multiple daily visits with on-site physicians.

The role emphasizes empathy, efficiency, and teamwork in a high-volume clinical setting across Puget Sound facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant certification from accredited program or equivalent military training.

Responsibilities

• Patient intake: greet, prepare patients, collect vital signs, med history, allergies, assist with examinations and mobility.
• Clinical procedures: phlebotomy, EKGs, basic lab procedures, administer approved medications, communicate lab results, support diagnostic testing.
• Documentation: update EMR, review records for accuracy, ensure confidentiality and legal compliance.
• Care coordination: schedule appointments, referrals, and coordinate patient flow and follow-up care across departments.
• Clinic operations: sterilize instruments, manage exam rooms, supplies, and uphold a safe, organized environment.
• Patient communications: provide education, handle calls, verify insurance, registrations, payments, and escalate concerns as needed.

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 are on-site.

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

• Patient Intake & Clinical Support
  Greet and prepare patients, collect vital signs, medical history, medications, allergies, and assist with examinations and patient mobility.
• Clinical Procedures & Testing
  Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, basic laboratory procedures, administer approved medications, communicate lab results, and support diagnostic testing.
• Medical Documentation & Record Management
  Document patient encounters, update electronic medical records, review records for accuracy, and ensure compliance with legal and confidentiality requirements.
• Care Coordination & Scheduling
  Schedule appointments, diagnostic services, referrals, and coordinate patient flow and follow-up care across departments and providers.
• Clinic Operations & Inventory Management
  Prepare and sterilize instruments, maintain exam rooms, manage supplies and equipment, and ensure a safe, organized clinical environment.
• Patient Communication & Administrative Support
  Provide patient education, handle telephone communications, verify insurance, process registrations, collect payments, and resolve routine issues while escalating concerns as needed.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies, or
• High School GED General Studies and
• Certificate Other completion of a Medical Assistant certification program at an accredited institution or validation of equivalent military training (i.e. Hospital Corpsman) that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.

• Medical Assistant Certification: WA, upon hire
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• 1-3 years One year of work experience as a Medical Assistant

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.