Medical Assistant Registered - Northgate Clinic

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization in Seattle as a Medical Assistant Registered. You'll support medical and nursing staff, manage patient flow, and ensure high-quality patient care. This role offers a chance to grow professionally while making a real difference in patient lives.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist medical and nursing staff with clerical and clinical support tasks.
• Coordinate schedules for patients and providers, manage patient flow.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant Registered is responsible for assisting the medical and nursing staff by performing clerical and clinical support tasks as directed. Responsibilities include coordinating schedules for patients and providers, managing patient flow, rooming patients, and taking medical histories. Our Medical Assistants contribute to our Team Medicine approach to collaborative care and benefit from the Virginia Mason Production System, which has transformed healthcare by providing easier access to care, reducing errors, and enhancing patient safety and quality.

Join us to discover the many ways Virginia Mason offers customer service professionals the chance to focus on what truly matters: our patients.

Qualifications

We require:

• High School diploma or GED
• At least 6 months of 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, required within 60 days of hire
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Professional demeanor with a positive, upbeat attitude and strong communication skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, leaders, patients, and physicians

Preferred qualifications include:

• An Associate's degree or equivalent

Additional Information

Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and community, as well as your professional and personal growth. We offer comprehensive compensation and benefits, continuing education, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the country. This customer service role with Virginia Mason is a valuable opportunity.

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 the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and providers. We provide the safest, highest quality care across 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the Puget Sound region.