Medical Assistant - Registered

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.

The Medical Assistant – Registered plays a key role in supporting both the medical and nursing staff by performing a range of clerical and clinical tasks. Responsibilities include coordinating patient and provider schedules, managing patient flow, and assisting providers with various clinical tasks to enhance patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate patient flow by rooming patients, taking medical histories, and gathering necessary documentation such as last visit notes and lab results.
• Prepare patients for exams, treatments, and procedures by taking vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, and weight. Record and observe patient symptoms.
• Explain procedures and tests to patients, provide test results, and instruct patients on specimen collection. May perform waived tests such as glucose or urine dip.
• Maintain accurate medication and immunization records.
• Ensure exam rooms are cleaned and organized, sterilize equipment, and manage biohazard disposal while adhering to Standard Precautions. Responsible for autoclave wrapping.
   

Qualifications:

• Required:
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Six months of experience in a medical office/clinic or completion of an accredited
  • Medical Administrative Assistant, Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant program.
  • Medical Assistant Registered (MA-R) certification through the State of Washington, sponsored by Virginia Mason, required within 60 days of hire.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Professional demeanor with a positive and upbeat attitude, along with strong communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication abilities.
  • Detail-oriented, capable of multi-tasking, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, patients, and physician.
• Preferred:
  • Associate's degree or equivalent.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.