Medical Assistant Clinic

Overview As a Medical Assistant, you will maintain a smooth workflow for patients and the clinical team, ensuring that patient charts are prepared and up to date, and that daily operations run efficiently. Responsibilities Patient Intake & Clinical Support: greet and prepare patients, collect vital signs, medical history, medications, allergies, assist with examinations and mobility. Clinical Procedures & Testing: perform phlebotomy, EKGs, basic lab procedures, administer approved medications, communicate lab results, and support diagnostic testing. Medical Documentation & Record Management: document patient encounters, update electronic medical records, review records for accuracy, and ensure compliance with legal and confidentiality requirements. Care Coordination & Scheduling: schedule appointments, diagnostic services, referrals, and coordinate patient flow and follow‑up care across departments and providers. Clinic Operations & Inventory Management: prepare and sterilize instruments, maintain exam rooms, manage supplies and equipment, and ensure a safe and organized clinical environment. Patient Communication & Administrative Support: provide patient education, handle telephone communications, verify insurance, process registrations, collect payments, and resolve routine issues while escalating concerns as needed. Job Requirements High School Graduate with General Studies, or High School GED with General Studies, upon hire. Completion of a Medical Assistant certification program at an accredited institution or validation of equivalent military training (e.g., Hospital Corpsman) that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge, skills and abilities, upon hire. Medical Assistant Certification: WA, upon hire. Basic Life Support (CPR). Preferred Qualifications One year of work experience as a Medical Assistant. Work Location & Environment Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is located in the Puget Sound area and offers a range of health care services across 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites. Compensation Pay Range: $26.45 – $37.10 per hour. #J-18808-Ljbffr CommonSpirit Health