Job Information
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Assistant in Belfair, Washington
Overview
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.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
- Sign on bonus available (prorated by FTE- min 0.6 FTE required)
Responsibilities
About Your Position:
As a Medical Assistant, you will work as a member of a care team to provide care and support to patients under the direction of a physician or mid-level provider.
You will perform basic patient care functions under direction of Provider and within scope of responsibility. Basic patient care includes preparing patients for Provider, obtaining and recording vital signs and patient information, performing basic lab and phlebotomy procedures, and other similar tasks within scope of certification. An incumbent also performs front and back office duties, such as scheduling appointments, maintaining inventories, and cleaning/preparing exam rooms.
Incumbents are also accountable for adhering to department and hospital safety, risk management, standard precautions standards, policies and procedures related to the assigned Clinic Practice.
As a Medical Assistant, you will work as a member of a care team to provide care and support to patients under the direction of a physician or mid-level provider. Your daily responsibilities will include the following:
Greets and prepares patients for Medical Care Provider; 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.
Documents, in the electronic medical record, medical visits/procedures performed by healthcare providers in accordance with established procedures.
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.
May perform medical scribe duties under the direct supervison and review of the attending provider and in compliance with the FMG Medical Scribe Program Policy.
Performs telephone communication functions; giving clear information both verbally and in writing.
Qualifications
Education/Work Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma (or GED equivalent) and completion of a Medical Assistant certification program at an accredited institution that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.
One year experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Current certification by the State of Washington as a Medical Assistant.
Must have a current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain it within the first 30 days of employment.
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Pay Range
$22.47 - $29.45 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.