Medical Assistant - Concierge Medicine

Medical Assistant - Concierge Medicine

Virginia Mason Medical Center, was recognized among the best hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report.

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region's most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.

Virginia Mason is seeking a certified Medical Assistant. You will assist providers and other members of the health care team in the clinic by performing a variety of back office and patient-related tasks and ensuring smooth patient and workflow within the department. You will also perform a variety of patient care procedures within the Medical Assistant (MA) scope of practice.

These procedures may include but are not limited to : injections, EKGs, ear lavage, and blood draws, measuring patient vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature), manage rooming and patient flow including pre-visit preparation, assisting with the patient visit, and post-visit duties. You will inform providers of schedule changes that impact patient flow, assist with front office activities and varied scheduling tasks and reports test results as directed by the provider. As a Medical Assistants at Virginia Mason you will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System, a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care, reducing errors, and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers Medical Assistants the chance to focus on what really matters - your patients.

What we require :

• High School Diploma (or GED equivalent) 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.
• One year of work experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Certified (CM) or medical Assistant Interim (IC) credential required.
• 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.

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.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis.