Medical Assistant Clinic Lead

Franciscan Medical Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support busy patient care clinics. You will lead in patient preparation, charting, and ensuring up-to-date information for multiple patients daily.

The role emphasizes empathy, efficiency, and collaborative teamwork with providers. Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, basic labs, and safe medication administration under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required at hire.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant cert program or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant certification in WA required at hire.
• American Heart Association CPR/BLS required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and room patients; document vital signs, medical history, meds, allergies, and concerns.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, basic lab testing, and administer medications under supervision.
• Update EMR with patient history, diagnoses, prescriptions, education, referrals, and follow-up instructions.
• Coordinate orders, test results, and referrals; review data and arrange referrals/appointments.
• Maintain patient flow, schedule, sterilize instruments, and stock exam rooms.
• Provide patient and administrative support including insurance verification, registration, and billing, while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Patient education

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

EMR system

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.

• Prepare and room patients by obtaining and documenting vital signs, medical history, medications, allergies, and presenting concerns; assist with examinations and patient mobility as needed.
• Perform clinical procedures including phlebotomy, EKGs, basic laboratory testing, and administration of approved medications under provider supervision.
• Support accurate clinical documentation by updating electronic medical records, entering patient history, diagnoses, prescriptions, education, referrals, and follow-up instructions, while reviewing records for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with orders, test results, and referrals by pending laboratory and radiology orders for provider approval, reviewing clinical data, communicating results as directed, and coordinating referrals and appointments.
• Maintain efficient clinic operations by coordinating patient flow, scheduling appointments, preparing and sterilizing instruments, keeping exam rooms clean and stocked, and maintaining adequate supplies and equipment.
• Provide exceptional patient and administrative support through clear telephone communication, patient education, insurance verification, registration, billing and collection duties as needed, while maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to legal and ethical standards.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire 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. , upon hire and
• Medical Assistant Certification: WA, upon hire and
• American Heart Assoiation Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

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

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 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.