Medical Assistant: Patient Care, Phlebotomy & EKG

CommonSpirit Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; AUD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to ensure smooth daily operations for patients and the care team. You will proactively prepare patient charts, collect necessary information, and assist during visits with empathy and efficiency.

In this role, you will perform basic lab work, draw blood, record vital signs, enter data into the EMR, and support providers with exams and patient education. A careful, patient-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greets and prepares patients for visits; records vital signs, height, weight, allergies, medications and problems.
• Perform basic lab work and phlebotomy; draw blood, perform EKGs, and administer medications as directed.
• May pend orders for labs and radiology for provider sign-off.
• Document visits and procedures in the electronic medical record.
• Enter patient data, education, diagnoses, prescriptions and follow-up instructions.
• Review medical documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency in the medical record.

Skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification WA

Basic Life Support (BLS CPR)

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to ensure smooth daily operations for patients and the care team. You will proactively prepare patient charts, collect necessary information, and assist during visits with empathy and efficiency.

In this role, you will perform basic lab work, draw blood, record vital signs, enter data into the EMR, and support providers with exams and patient education. A careful, patient-focused approach is essential.