Medical Assistant- Certified
The posted compensation range of $26.50 - $35.72 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
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.
Responsibilities
This clinic is located at our Burien WA location near St. Anne's Hospital.
Assists the physician with clinical duties. Take the patient’s history. Administers injections. Assists in examinations and procedures. Performs laboratory and radiological examinations.
- Coordinates and schedules services for patients and providers. Maintains provider’s daily schedules and communicates changes.
- Prepares charts with all necessary paperwork. Coordinates pre-authorizations. Requests/submits referrals.
- Maintains filing of test results.
- Updates insurance information. Manages information such as filing, pharm refill line, release/receipt of records, x-rays, referrals, pre-authorizations & quality checks on charge slips.
- Provides patients with generic preoperative and postoperative information.
- Acts as primary contact for patients. Answer telephones and schedule patient appointments with providers. Reminds patients of upcoming appointments. Schedules new or follow up appointments.
- Explains logistics related to appointments (e.g., appointment time, parking).
- Keeps patients informed of delays. Routes phone calls per urgent/emergent guidelines.
- Perform telephone and in-person screening
- Manages office supplies. Coordinates durable medical equipment delivery/return. Maintains stock & patient education materials Sorts mail & other communications.
- Facilitates patient flow & rooming through taking medical histories, vital statistics, obtaining last visit notes and/or lab results.
- Prepare patients for exams, treatments, procedures by obtaining vital signs: which may include temp, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, and weight measurements. Explains tests or procedures and informs patients of test results.
- Observe and record the patient's symptoms. Instruct patients in urine or fecal specimen collection. Collect throat culture specimens for microbiology testing. Perform heel or finger-stick capillary draw.
- Screen and follow up test results. Maintain medication and immunization records. Administers eye drops. May perform a waived test: Glucose or Urine Dip. Additional responsibilities include venipuncture, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular injections, respiratory tests, medication administration and vaccine administration. Ambulatory responsibilities will include: aseptic procedures, assisting with exam, procedure, minor surgery, assisting in sterile procedures
- Utilizing Standard Precautions: cleans & organizes exam rooms, cleans/sterilizes equipment, disposes of bio-hazardous materials and is responsible for autoclave wrapping.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited medical Assisting program,
With Washington State Department of Health medical Assistant - Certified (CM) or medical Assistant Interim (IC) credential required.
1+ year of MA-C experience is strongly preferred
- knowledge of third party payer requirements required.
- Strong aptitude for detail, and ability to work independently, required.
- Strong organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills required. skill in using a PC required. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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