Medical Assistant Clinic

CommonSpirit Health; Tacoma (WA); In loco; USD 40.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the clinical team and patients. You will prepare charts, take vitals, assist during visits, and document in the EMR, while helping with front-office tasks as needed.

The role emphasizes empathy, efficiency, and collaboration with physicians and staff in a busy clinical setting within the Puget Sound area.

Competenze

• High School diploma or GED at hire.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant certification program (WA) or equivalent military training.
• One year Medical Assistant work experience.
• Medical Assistant Certification: WA upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) within 30 days.

Mansioni

• Patient Preparation & Support: Greets, prepares, and assists patients during visits.
• Clinical Procedures & Lab Work: Performs basic lab tests, phlebotomy, EKGs, administers medications under supervision.
• Medical Record Documentation: Documents visits, procedures, orders, patient history, diagnoses, prescriptions, referrals in EMR.
• Documentation Review & Compliance: Reviews documentation for accuracy and confidentiality compliance.
• Clinic Operations & Supply Management: Prepares/cleans instruments, stocks exam rooms, manages supplies, schedules appointments/referrals.
• Administrative & Communication Support: May handle front office duties like billing/registration, coordinates patient flow.

Conoscenze

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Medical history

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification WA

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Collaborative work environment to include highly engaged physicians, staff and leadership all focused on providing the best level of patient care.

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 Preparation & Support: Greets, prepares, and assists patients during visits, including recording vitals, taking medical history, and providing mobility aid.
• Clinical Procedures & Lab Work: Performs basic lab tests, phlebotomy, EKGs, administers approved medications, and communicates lab results under provider supervision.
• Medical Record Documentation: Accurately documents medical visits, procedures, orders, patient history, diagnoses, prescriptions, and referrals in the electronic medical record.
• Documentation Review & Compliance: Reviews medical documentation for accuracy and consistency, complying with legal/ethical requirements for patient confidentiality.
• Clinic Operations & Supply Management: Prepares/cleans instruments, maintains tidy and stocked exam rooms, manages supplies, and schedules various appointments and referrals.
• Administrative & Communication Support: May handle front office duties like billing/registration, coordinates patient flow for education, and manages phone communications.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
• 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
• LKead:One year Medical Assistant work experience
• Medical Assistant Certification: WA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days

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.