Medical Assistant Registered

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider where you can make a difference in patients' lives. This role as a Cardiovascular Medical Assistant offers a unique opportunity to support diagnostic cardiac testing and assist in patient care. You will be integral in ensuring accurate test results and aiding in the smooth operation of a busy Cardiovascular Testing Lab. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, you will thrive in this dynamic role while enjoying a range of comprehensive benefits. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to grow in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits

Continuing education support

Opportunity to live in a livable city

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in a medical office/clinic or graduation from an accredited program.
• Ability to obtain Medical Assistant Registered (MA-R) within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supports treadmill stress testing and operates stress testing equipment.
• Coordinates and schedules services for patients and maintains provider schedules.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail Oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program

Associates degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Sign On Bonus available for qualified candidates.

Virginia Mason Medical Center, was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report.

** Please note, this position will primarily work in the Cardiovascular Testing Lab (90%) with cross training in the adjoining Cardiovascular Clinic (10%).

The Cardiovascular Medical Assistant provides technical support and assists medical and nursing staff for diagnostic, non-invasive cardiac testing (e.g., treadmill tests, ECGs, Holter scans) for inpatient and ambulatory populations. Provides ECG management for VM and contractual business.

Cardiac Testing (90%)

• Under RN supervision, supports treadmill stress testing, including patient preparation, test performance, and patient discharge
• Ensures correct lead placement and good lead hookup to support accurate capture of patient’s clinical data.
• Operates stress testing equipment in real time during patient test
• Adjusts equipment and controls according to physician’s orders and/or established protocol. Troubleshoots equipment issues and, as able, resolves in a timely manner, or escalates issues to the appropriate staff (e.g., Clinical Engineering).
• Prepares reports of test results for interpretation by the physician.
• Under physician’s order, independently performs ECGs, ensuring correct lead placement, and screens results for technical quality
• Provides support for VM staff in the use of ECG systems/software.
• Independently applies ambulatory cardiac or blood pressure monitoring device i.e. Zio Patch
• Performs administrative functions in support of the Cardiovascular Lab.
• Schedules and arrives patients.
• Prepares billings for services provided, ensuring accuracy of CPT and ICD-10 codes.

Cardiovascular Clinic (10%)

• Coordinates and schedules services for patients and providers. Maintains provider’s daily schedules and communicates changes.
• Prepares charts with all necessary paperwork.
• Maintains filing of test results.
• Updates insurance information.
• Provides patients with generic preoperative and postoperative information.
• Acts as primary contact for patients. Answer telephones and schedule patient appointments with providers. Reminds patients of upcoming appointments. Schedules new or follow up appointments.
• Keeps patients informed of delays. Routes phone calls per urgent/emergent guidelines.
• Perform telephone and in-person screening
• Facilitates patient flow & rooming through taking medical histories, vital statistics, obtaining last visit notes and/or lab results.
• Prepare patients for exams, treatments, procedures by obtaining vital signs: which may include temp, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, and weight measurements. Explains tests or procedures and informs patients of test results.
• Utilizing Standard Precautions: cleans & organizes exam rooms, cleans/sterilizes equipment, disposes of bio-hazardous materials and is responsible for autoclave wrapping.

Qualifications

We require:

- High School diploma or GED

- 6 months experience in a medical office/clinic or graduation from an accredited Medical Administrative Assistant, Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program.

- Ability to obtain Medical Assistant Registered (MA-R) through the State of Washington, sponsored by Virginia Mason.
- Medical Assistant Registered (MA-R) through the State of Washington, sponsored by Virginia Mason, required within 60 days of hire

- Knowledge of medical terminology

- Professional demeanor with a positive, upbeat attitude, strong communication skills

- Excellent organizational and interpersonal communications.

- Detail oriented with ability to multi-task. Capable to work independently with minimal supervision.

- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrative and clinical staff, leaders, patients and physicians

Preferred:- Associates degree or equivalent

Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes comprehensive compensation and benefits, continuing education and support, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the country, you will find that this customer services opportunity with Virginia Mason is one worth taking.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Overview

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most 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 safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.