CommonSpirit Health

Nonprofit Catholic health system providing healthcare

Medical Assistant Oncology Clinic

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBurien, WA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

High school graduation in general studies or a General Studies GED is required upon hire.
Completion of a Medical Assistant certification program at an accredited institution, or validation of equivalent military training such as Hospital Corpsman training demonstrating the requisite job knowledge, skills, and abilities, is required upon hire.
One year of Medical Assistant work experience is required.
Washington Medical Assistant Certification is required upon hire.
Basic Life Support and CPR certification is required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

Greet and prepare patients for practitioner visits; obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information, including height, weight, drug allergies, current medications, and presenting problems; position and drape patients; clean up after examinations under provider supervision; and assist with patient mobility as necessary.
Perform basic laboratory and phlebotomy procedures, draw blood, perform electrocardiograms and laboratory procedures, administer approved medications by oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intradermal routes, inform patients of laboratory results, and mail reports to patients under provider supervision.
Pend orders, including laboratory testing and radiology studies, for provider sign-off as needed.
Document medical visits and procedures performed by healthcare providers in the electronic medical record in accordance with established procedures.
Enter patient medical history and physical examination results, patient education and explanations of benefits and risks, provider-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and patient or family self-care and follow-up instructions, and referral letters as directed by the provider.
Review medical documentation to validate information, identify inconsistencies or errors, and facilitate accuracy of the medical record in accordance with established procedures and requirements.
Review clinical data, laboratory and other test results, and the provider's interpretation of test results.
Troubleshoot and resolve routine issues and escalate non-routine issues to a provider or other appropriate contact.
Apply legal and ethical requirements relating to medical documentation and patient confidentiality.
Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments; dispose of contaminated items according to established standards; keep exam rooms clean, orderly, and stocked; maintain adequate supply inventory; and anticipate and plan for providers' needs for medications, supplies, and equipment.
Schedule office visits, ultrasound appointments, and non-stress tests; process and authorize referrals to other medical care providers, clinics, and facilities as instructed; and coordinate appointment scheduling with other CHI-FH departments for mutual clients.
Perform front-office clerical duties as needed, including billing, collection, and registration functions, verifying insurance, and collecting copayments.
Coordinate patient flow to ensure adequate time for patient and family education.
Perform telephone communications, providing clear information verbally and in writing.

Desired Qualifications

One year of work experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred.

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinic 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.

Greets and prepares patients for practitioner visit; obtains and records vital signs and other appropriate information such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problems; positions, drapes and cleans up after examinations under Provider supervision; provides patient mobility assistance as necessary.
Performs basic lab and phlebotomy procedures, draws blood and performs EKG’s and laboratory procedures, administers approved medications via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular or intradermal routes, informs patients of lab results, and mails reports to patients, under the supervision of provider.
May “pend” orders which include laboratory testing and radiology studies for provider sign-off.
Documents, in the electronic medical record, medical visits/procedures performed by healthcare providers in accordance with established procedures.
Enters data such as: patient medical history/physical exam results, patient education/explanation of benefits/risks, provider-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and instructions for patient/family relating to self-care and follow-up, and prepared referral letters as directed by the provider.
Reviews medical documentation to validate information and to identify inconsistencies/errors and facilitate overall accuracy of the medical record in accordance with established procedures/requirements.
Reviews clinical data, lab and/or other test results and the interpretation of the test results by the provider.
Troubleshoots/resolves routine issues and escalates non-routine issues to provider or other appropriate contact.
Understands and applies legal/ethical requirements relating to the preparation of medical documentation and patient confidentiality.
Prepares, cleans and sterilizes instruments; disposes of contaminated items in accordance with established standards; keeps exam rooms clean, orderly and well stocked; maintains adequate inventory of supplies; anticipates provider’s need for medications, supplies, and equipment and plans accordingly.
Schedules appointments to include office visits, ultrasound, non-stress tests and processes/authorizes referrals to other Medical Care Providers, Clinics and facilities as instructed; works with the other CHI-FH Departments in scheduling appointments for mutual clients.
May perform front office clerical duties such as billing, collection and registration functions, verifying insurance and collecting co-payments.
Coordinates patient flow to ensure sufficient time for patient/family education.
Performs telephone communication functions; giving clear information both verbally and in writing.

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
LKead:One year Medical Assistant work experience
Medical Assistant Certification: WA, upon hire and
Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days

Preferred

One year of work experience as a Medical Assistant and

About the Company

CommonSpirit Health

Nonprofit Catholic health system providing healthcare

CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit Catholic healthcare network that provides integrated health services across clinics, care sites, hospital locations, home-based services, and virtual care. Its system coordinates care across hospitals, clinics, home health, and telehealth to create a connected patient experience with teams of physicians, nurses, and providers. Unlike many players in health care, it combines a large national footprint with nonprofit, faith-based stewardship, prioritizing charity care and community benefits and focusing on equitable access over margins. Its goal is to create a healthier future for all by building a just, equitable, and accessible health care delivery system grounded in humankindness and collaboration with patients and communities.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 2019

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