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Medical Assistant Certified

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Edmonds, WAJob$27.25–42.23/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$27.25–42.23/hr
Location
Edmonds, WA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Washington State Department Of Health Medical Assistant - Certified (CM)

Job overview

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is hiring a Medical Assistant Certified. As a Medical Assistant, you will ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the day for patients and the clinical team. Responsibilities include proactively preparing patient charts and ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date. Success in this role requires enthusiasm to help others, efficiency, and empathy for patients.

Key focus areas include Take the lead on proactively preparing patient charts and Ensure all information is obtained and up-to-date for patients seen in the facility.

Successful candidates bring Graduation From An Accredited Medical Assisting Program, Washington State Department Of Health Medical Assistant - Certified (CM), and Knowledge Of Third Party Payer Requirements. Important skills include Detail Oriented, Work Independently, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills. Preferred (not required): Enthusiasm To Help Others, Work Efficiently, and Empathy.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Detail OrientedWork IndependentlyOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsPC SkillsEnthusiasm to Help OthersWork EfficientlyEmpathy

Qualifications

Graduation From an Accredited Medical Assisting ProgramWashington State Department of Health Medical Assistant - Certified (CM)Knowledge of Third Party Payer RequirementsOne Year Medical Assistant – Certified Experience

Full job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our 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.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program

  • Washington State Department of Health Medical Assistant - Certified (CM)

  • Knowledge of third party payer requirements required.

  • Strong aptitude for detail, and ability to work independently

  • Strong organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills

  • Skill in using a PC

Preferred

  • One year Medical Assistant – Certified experience

Where You'll Work

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.

Pay Range

$27.25 - $42.23 / hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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