Medical Assistant - Certified
Medical Assistant - Certified
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Overview
Sign On bonus available to qualified candidates
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 18000 staff and nearly 5000 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
Sign On bonus available to qualified candidates
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 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.
- Coordinates and schedules services for patients and providers. Maintains providers 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. Answers 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 tests results. Observe and record patients symptoms. Instruct patient in urine or fecal specimen collection. Collect throat culture specimen 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 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 dispose bio-hazardous materials and is responsible for autoclave wrapping.
Virginia Mason Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report. Four 10 hour shifts 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 regions most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.
As a part of our organization we currently offer the following additional benefits:
- Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training to grow within the company
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible health spending accounts (FSA)
- Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft
- Adoption Assistance
- Wellness Program
We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or GED and ability to read and comprehend at a 12th Grade Level or above.
- Graduation from an accredited medical Assisting program With Washington State Department of Health medical Assistant - 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.
Located in Seattle WA Virginia Mason is an internationally recognized leader in the continuous improvement of Health care. With an extensive list of awards and distinctions that includes our recognition as a Leapfrog Top Hospital of the Decade Virginia Mason offers medical Assistants the opportunity to partner With exceptionally talented peers at every level.
Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community We are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation you will find that a medical Assistant opportunity With Virginia Mason is one worth taking.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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