Medical Assistant: Patient Care, Lab & EKG Support

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and patients. You will proactively prepare patient charts, verify information, and coordinate care for multiple patients daily depending on physician on-site coverage.

Key responsibilities include obtaining vitals, performing basic lab work and phlebotomy, and assisting with medication administration under supervision, while ensuring accurate documentation in the EMR and efficient patient flow.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required at hire.
• Medical Assistant certification valid in WA or equivalent training.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant certification program or equivalent military training.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for visits; record vital signs and relevant patient data.
• Perform basic lab work and phlebotomy; administer medications as directed by the provider.
• Document visits and procedures in the electronic medical record per procedures.
• Assist with order pendings for labs and radiology as needed.
• Enter patient history, exams, diagnoses, prescriptions, and follow-up instructions into records.
• Review medical documentation for accuracy and consistency.

Education

High School Diploma

High School GED

Medical Assistant Certification WA

Basic Life Support CPR

Medical Assistant certification program

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and patients. You will proactively prepare patient charts, verify information, and coordinate care for multiple patients daily depending on physician on-site coverage.

Key responsibilities include obtaining vitals, performing basic lab work and phlebotomy, and assisting with medication administration under supervision, while ensuring accurate documentation in the EMR and efficient patient flow.