Medical Assistant Certified

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll be an essential part of our health care team, working closely with providers and other colleagues to ensure a seamless and supportive experience for our patients. Your kindness and expertise will shine through as you perform a variety of back office and patient-related tasks, contributing to smooth workflow within the clinic. Every day you will: Provide Direct Patient Care You’ll use your skills within your Medical Assistant Certified (MAC) scope of practice to perform various patient care procedures. This may include, but is not limited to: Administering injections Performing EKGs Assisting with ear lavages Conducting blood draws Measuring vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature) Manage Patient Flow You’ll help manage patient appointments and clinic flow, including preparing for visits, assisting during examinations, and handling post‑visit duties. Support Communication & Coordination You’ll keep providers informed of any schedule changes that might impact patient visits, assist with front office activities, help with various scheduling tasks, and report test results as directed by the provider. Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients. Job Requirements Required High School diplomas or GED required. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program required or validation of equivalent military training (i.e. Hospital Corpsman). 6 months of Customer Experience required. Active Washington State Medical Assistant – Certified licensure required. May hold Interim MA‑C with a probationary period to obtain permanent MA‑C licensure within 6 months of hire or before the expiration of the Interim certification. BLS‑RQI required. Preferred Knowledge of insurance concepts preferred. One year Medical Assistant – Certified experience preferred. 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 a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation, you will find that a medical Assistant opportunity with Virginia Mason is one worth taking. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Where You’ll Work 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr