Job Information
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Assistant - Ortho Clinic in Enumclaw, 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!
Responsibilities
Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently seeking a full-time Clinic Medical Assistant for the Franciscan Orthopedic Clinic, Griffin Avenue, Enumclaw , WA. Growing practice of orthopedic surgeons and mid-level providers. Fast-paced, team-oriented environment or providers and staff, seeing patients from all over the Puget Sound. No weekends or organizationally recognized holidays required.
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. Your daily responsibilities will include the following types of things:
Greeting and preparing patients for their visit with the provider by obtaining and recording their vital signs and other information such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem
Assisting with diagnostic tests and clinical procedures such as venous and capillary invasive procedures for blood draws, intradermal (including skin tests), subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
Administering medications and vaccinations
Managing patient flow, ensuring enough time for patient and family education
Preparing and sterilizing instruments and maintaining equipment and patient care areas clean and orderly
Scheduling patient appointments and other administrative duties as needed
Actively participating in continuing education, required meetings and committees as requested
May perform medical scribe duties under the direct supervision and review of the attending provider and in compliance with the FMG Medical Scribe Program Policy.
Qualifications
Job 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/Certifications:
Washington State Certification as a Medical Assistant-Certified.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.
Pay Range
$22.79 - $32.16 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.