Medical Assistant - Certified
About Us
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.
Our Mission
As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.
The posted compensation range of $27.35 - $38.49 / 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.
- 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. 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 patient's 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.
Job Requirements
- High School diplomas or GED required. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program required or validation of
equivalent military training (i.e. Hospital Corpsman). 6 months of Customer Experience required. - Active Washington State Medical Assistant – Certified licensure required. May hold Interim MA-C with a probationary period to
obtain permanent MA-C licensure within 6 months of hire or before the expiration of the Interim certification. BLS-RQI required - Knowledge of insurance concepts preferred. One year Medical Assistant – Certified experience preferred.
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.
We're proud to share that 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 aseamlessly 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.
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
- Care@Work 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
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 team members 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.
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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Equal Opportunity
CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here.
CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.