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Franciscan Medical Group
Medical Assistant
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$51,757 / year median in Washington
+10% projected growth
Job Description
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- Job Summary and Responsibilities
- As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team.
- Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently seeking a full-time Clinic Medical Assistant for the Franciscan Cardiovascular Associates Clinic in Silverdale, WA.
- 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.
Patient Preparation & Support:
- Greets, prepares, and assists patients during visits, including recording vitals, taking medical history, and providing mobility aid.
Clinical Procedures & Lab Work:
- Performs basic lab tests, phlebotomy, EKGs, administers approved medications, and communicates lab results under provider supervision.
Medical Record Documentation:
- Accurately documents medical visits, procedures, orders, patient history, diagnoses, prescriptions, and referrals in the electronic medical record.
Documentation Review & Compliance:
- Reviews medical documentation for accuracy and consistency, complying with legal/ethical requirements for patient confidentiality.
Clinic Operations & Supply Management:
- Prepares/cleans instruments, maintains tidy and stocked exam rooms, manages supplies, and schedules various appointments and referrals.
Administrative & Communication Support:
- May handle front office duties like billing/registration, coordinates patient flow for education, and manages phone communications.
- Job Requirements
- Required
- High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
- completion of a Medical Assistant certification program at an accredited institution or validation of equivalent military training (i.e. Hospital Corpsman) that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities. , upon hire and
Medical Assistant Certification:
WA, upon hire and- Basic Life Support - CPR, wupon hire Preferred
- One year of work experience as a Medical Assistant and Where You'll Work Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891.
- Pay Range
- $26.