Medical Assistant Clinic

CommonSpirit Health; Issaquah (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to help keep the clinic running smoothly and support the care team. You will proactively prepare patient charts, collect vital signs, and ensure records are complete and up-to-date for daily visits.

You will perform basic lab work, phlebotomy, EKGs, and administer approved medications under supervision. Strong empathy and efficiency are essential in delivering patient-centered care across the Puget Sound region.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required at hire.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant certification program, or equivalent military training.
• Medical Assistant certification (WA) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (AHA) certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for visits; obtain and record vital signs and basic information.
• Perform basic lab work, phlebotomy, EKGs and administer medications as directed by a provider.
• Pend orders for labs and radiology for provider sign-off when appropriate.
• Document visits and procedures in the electronic medical record per procedures.
• Enter and validate patient history, exam results, education, diagnoses and instructions.
• Review medical documentation to ensure accuracy of the medical record.

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Medical Assistant certification

Basic Life Support (CPR)

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.

• Greets and prepares patients for practitioner visit; obtains and records vital signs and other appropriate information such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problems; positions, drapes and cleans up after examinations under Provider supervision; provides patient mobility assistance as necessary.
• Performs basic lab and phlebotomy procedures, draws blood and performs EKG’s and laboratory procedures, administers approved medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular or intradermal routes, informs patients of lab results, and mails reports to patients, under the supervision of provider.
• May “pend” orders which include laboratory testing and radiology studies for provider sign-off.
• Documents, in the electronic medical record, medical visits/procedures performed by healthcare providers in accordance with established procedures.
• Enters data such as: patient medical history/physical exam results, patient education/explanation of benefits/risks, provider-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and instructions for patient/family relating to self-care and follow-up, and prepared referral letters as directed by the provider.
• Reviews medical documentation to validate information and to identify inconsistencies/errors and facilitate overall accuracy of the medical record in accordance with established procedures/requirements.

Job Requirements Required

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
• 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. , upon hire and
• Medical Assistant Certification: WA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support (through AHA) - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• 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.

Pay Range

$27.25 - $38.49 /hour