Medical Assistant - Registered

Medical Assistant - Registered

Virginia Mason Medical Center

Bainbridge Island, Washington

As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Every day, you will take the lead on proactively preparing patient charts, ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date for those seen in our facility. You can expect to have multiple patients daily depending on the number of physicians are on-site. Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients.

Required:

• High School diploma or GED
• Six (6) months of experience in a medical office/clinic or graduation from an accredited Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Nursing Assistant Program
• Medical Assistant Registered (MA-R) through the State of Washington, sponsored by Virginia Mason, required within 60 days of hire
• BLS-RQI
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Professional demeanor with a positive, upbeat attitude, and strong communication skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrative and clinical staff, leaders, patients and physicians

Preferred:

• Associate degree or equivalent

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. Equal opportunity employer