Medical Assistant Clinic

CommonSpirit Health; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 50,971; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in the Puget Sound area is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient flow and clinical teams by preparing charts, greeting patients, taking vital signs, and assisting with examinations.

You will perform phlebotomy, EKGs, basic lab procedures, administer medications as approved, document encounters in EMR, schedule tests and referrals, keep exam rooms sterile, verify insurance, process registrations, collect payments, and respond to routine inquiries while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required at hire.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant certification program demonstrated or equivalent military training.
• Medical Assistant Certification in WA required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR/BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients, collect vital signs, medical history, medications, allergies, assist with examinations and mobility.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, basic lab procedures, administer approved medications, communicate lab results, support diagnostic testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Basic lab procedures

Administer medications

Electronic medical records

Patient education

Insurance verification

Registrations processing

Payments collection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification WA

CPR / BLS

Job description

Overview

As a Medical Assistant, you will maintain a smooth workflow for patients and the clinical team, ensuring that patient charts are prepared and up to date, and that daily operations run efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Patient Intake & Clinical Support: greet and prepare patients, collect vital signs, medical history, medications, allergies, assist with examinations and mobility.
• Clinical Procedures & Testing: perform phlebotomy, EKGs, basic lab 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 and 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

• High School Graduate with General Studies, or High School GED with General Studies, upon hire.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant certification program at an accredited institution or validation of equivalent military training (e.g., Hospital Corpsman) that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge, skills and abilities, upon hire.
• Medical Assistant Certification: WA, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR).

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of work experience as a Medical Assistant.

Work Location & Environment

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is located in the Puget Sound area and offers a range of health care services across 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites.

Compensation

Pay Range: $26.45 – $37.10 per hour.