Medical Assistant — Clinic Care & Diagnostics

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks a Medical Assistant to keep the day running smoothly for patients and the clinical team. You will proactively prepare patient charts and support multiple patients daily when physicians are on-site.

Responsibilities include patient intake, vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, basic laboratory work, documentation, and coordinating patient flow across departments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (General Studies)
• Medical Assistant certification (WA) upon hire
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) upon hire

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED General Studies

Medical Assistant Certification (WA)

American Heart Association CPR

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks a Medical Assistant to keep the day running smoothly for patients and the clinical team. You will proactively prepare patient charts and support multiple patients daily when physicians are on-site.

Responsibilities include patient intake, vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, basic laboratory work, documentation, and coordinating patient flow across departments.