Medical Assistant Clinic Lead

About the role

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on proactively preparing patient charts, ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date for those seen in the facility.
• Expect to have multiple patients daily depending on the number of physicians on‑site.
• Success in this role comes from enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and empathy for patients.
• Prepare and room patients by obtaining and documenting vital signs, medical history, medications, allergies, and presenting concerns; assist with examinations and patient mobility as needed.
• Perform clinical procedures including phlebotomy, EKGs, basic laboratory testing, and administration of approved medications under provider supervision.
• Support accurate clinical documentation by updating electronic medical records, entering patient history, diagnoses, prescriptions, education, referrals, and follow‑up instructions, while reviewing records for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with orders, test results, and referrals by pending laboratory and radiology orders for provider approval, reviewing clinical data, communicating results as directed, and coordinating referrals and appointments.
• Maintain efficient clinic operations by coordinating patient flow, scheduling appointments, preparing and sterilizing instruments, keeping exam rooms clean and stocked, and maintaining adequate supplies and equipment.
• Provide exceptional patient and administrative support through clear telephone communication, patient education, insurance verification, registration, billing and collection duties as needed, while maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to legal and ethical standards.

Requirements

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire OR High School GED General Studies, upon hire.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant certification program at an accredited institution OR validation of equivalent military training (e.g., Hospital Corpsman) that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge, skills, and abilities, upon hire.
• Medical Assistant Certification: WA, upon hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.

Qualifications

• Preferred: 1‑3 years of work experience as a Medical Assistant (minimum one year).

Pay

$26.45 - $37.10 /hour