Medical Assistant Pediatrics

CommonSpirit Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Medical Center is seeking a certified Medical Assistant to support healthcare providers in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include patient care procedures, managing patient flow, and ensuring a smooth clinic operation. Join a dedicated team focused on patient safety and quality care in a leading healthcare system.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus Available

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant with Washington State credential required.
• One year of Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with back office and patient-related tasks.
• Perform patient care procedures like injections and blood draws.
• Manage patient flow and assist with front office activities.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program

Tools

PC

Job description

Responsibilities

Virginia Mason Medical Center, recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report, is seeking a certified Medical Assistant. You will assist providers and other members of the healthcare team in the clinic by performing a variety of back office and patient-related tasks, ensuring smooth patient flow within the department. You will also perform a variety of patient care procedures within the Medical Assistant (MA) scope of practice.

These procedures may include, but are not limited to: injections, EKGs, ear lavage, blood draws, measuring patient vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature), managing rooming and patient flow including pre-visit preparation, assisting with the patient visit, and post-visit duties. You will inform providers of schedule changes that impact patient flow, assist with front office activities, varied scheduling tasks, and report test results as directed by the provider. As a Medical Assistant at Virginia Mason, you will contribute to our Team Medicine approach to collaborative care and benefit from our Virginia Mason Production System, a model that transforms healthcare by providing patients with easier access to care, reducing errors, and continuously improving patient safety and quality. Join us to discover how Virginia Mason offers Medical Assistants the opportunity to focus on what truly matters—your patients.

Qualifications

What we require:

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program, with Washington State Department of Health Medical Assistant - Certified (CM) credential.
• Knowledge of third-party payer requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in using a PC.
• One year of Medical Assistant – Certified experience is preferred.

Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and community, as well as your professional and personal growth. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation. A Medical Assistant position with Virginia Mason is a valuable career opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Overview

Sign-on Bonus Available! Virginia Mason Franciscan Health combines two award-winning health systems in Washington state—CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with extensive patient access points across western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will receive the safest, highest quality care from our expert, compassionate medical team across 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.