Medical Assistant - Registered

CommonSpirit Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Medical Assistant - Registered to facilitate patient flow, prepare patients for exams, and maintain accurate records. The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED, relevant experience, and MA-R certification. Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing high-quality care across multiple facilities in Washington state.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in a medical office/clinic or completion of an accredited program.
• MA-R certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient flow by rooming patients and taking medical histories.
• Prepare patients for exams and treatments by taking vital signs.
• Maintain accurate medication and immunization records.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient flow by rooming patients, taking medical histories, and gathering necessary documentation such as last visit notes and lab results.
• Prepare patients for exams, treatments, and procedures by taking vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, and weight. Record and observe patient symptoms.
• Explain procedures and tests to patients, provide test results, and instruct patients on specimen collection. May perform waived tests such as glucose or urine dip.
• Maintain accurate medication and immunization records.
• Ensure exam rooms are cleaned and organized, sterilize equipment, and manage biohazard disposal while adhering to Standard Precautions. Responsible for autoclave wrapping.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Six months of experience in a medical office/clinic or completion of an accredited Medical Administrative Assistant, Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant program.
• Medical Assistant Registered (MA-R) certification through the State of Washington, sponsored by Virginia Mason, required within 60 days of hire.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Professional demeanor with a positive and upbeat attitude, along with strong communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented, capable of multi-tasking, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, patients, and physicians.

Preferred:

• Associate's degree or equivalent.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Overview

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 in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the highest quality of care provided by our compassionate medical team across 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the Puget Sound region.

Pay Range

$24.00 - $32.47 /hour