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.

As our Medical Assistant – Registered, you will assist our medical and nursing staff by performing essential clerical and clinical support tasks so our patients can experience a smooth, supportive, and efficient healthcare journey, and our providers can deliver optimal care. Your work directly contributes to a healing environment for all.

Every day, you will comfortably greet and room patients, prepare them for their visits, and accurately gather and document their medical histories. You will be expected to coordinate and manage schedules for both patients and providers with precision and empathy, facilitate seamless patient flow throughout the clinic, and work collaboratively with the entire care team to support our shared mission.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities:

• Clinical Support: Provide direct clinical assistance to providers, aiding in patient care activities that enhance the patient's healing journey.
• Patient & Provider Scheduling: Coordinate and manage schedules for both patients and providers with precision and empathy, ensuring efficient workflow.
• Patient Flow Management: Facilitate seamless patient flow throughout the clinic, guiding patients with kindness and efficiency.
• Patient Rooming: Comfortably greet and room patients, preparing them for their visit while maintaining a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Medical History Taking: Accurately gather and document patient medical histories, contributing vital information for their comprehensive care.
• Clerical & Administrative Tasks: Perform various clerical and administrative duties as directed, supporting the overall daily operations of the clinic.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, and administrative staff, fostering excellent teamwork and communication to support our shared mission.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong organizational and communication skills, be proficient in medical history taking and patient rooming procedures, and demonstrate a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care within a collaborative team environment.

Requires: 

∙ High School diploma or GED 

∙ 6 months experience in a medical office/clinic or graduation from an accredited Medical Administrative Assistant, Nursing Assistant or Medical 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, strong communication skills 

∙ Excellent organizational and interpersonal communications. 

∙ Detail oriented with ability to multi-task. Capable to work independently with minimal supervision. 

∙ Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrative and clinical staff, leaders, patients and physicians 

Preferred: 

∙ Associates degree or equivalent