Registered Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant Registered to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will assist medical and nursing staff, ensuring smooth patient flow and providing essential support in a collaborative environment. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient care while benefiting from a comprehensive range of perks and professional development opportunities. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and fosters a culture of innovation and excellence in healthcare delivery.

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

• Assist medical and nursing staff with clerical and clinical tasks.
• Coordinate schedules for patients and providers.

Skills

Medical Terminology Knowledge

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail Oriented

Multi-tasking Ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree or Equivalent

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

Virginia Mason Hematology and Oncology is seeking a Medical Assistant Registered in our ambulatory clinic. 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, and other clinical tasks that support our providers in patient care.

Additional responsibilities include patient flow, rooming and taking medical histories. Our Medical Assistant Registered contributes to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefits from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System, a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care, reducing errors, and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad.

Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers customer service professionals the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients.

Qualifications

We require:

1. High School diploma or GED
2. 6 months experience in a medical office/clinic or graduation from an accredited Medical Administrative Assistant, Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program.
3. 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
4. Knowledge of medical terminology
5. Professional demeanor with a positive, upbeat attitude, strong communication skills
6. Excellent organizational and interpersonal communications.
7. Detail oriented with ability to multi-task. Capable to work independently with minimal supervision.
8. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrative and clinical staff, leaders, patients and physicians

Preferred:

1. 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.