Register Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Virginia Mason Hematology and Oncology as a Medical Assistant Registered in Seattle. You'll support medical staff by managing patient flow, coordinating schedules, and taking medical histories. This role emphasizes patient care and offers a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive compensation and benefits

Continuing education

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinating schedules for patients and providers.
• Managing patient flow and rooming patients.
• Taking medical histories.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree or equivalent

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.

Virginia Mason Hematology and Oncology is seeking a Medical Assistant Registered for our ambulatory clinic. The Medical Assistant Registered assists 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, benefiting from the Virginia Mason Production System, which enhances patient access, reduces errors, and fosters continuous innovation in safety and quality.

Join us to discover how Virginia Mason offers opportunities for customer service professionals 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) certification within 60 days of hire
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Professional demeanor with a positive attitude and strong communication skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and work independently
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, leaders, patients, and physicians

Preferred:

• Associate's degree or equivalent

Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of patients and the community, and also to your professional and personal growth. We offer comprehensive compensation and benefits, continuing education, and the chance 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—CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As an integrated health system with extensive patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. We provide the highest quality, safest care through our expert, compassionate medical team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites across the Puget Sound region.