Medical Assistant - Gastro - CommonSpirit Health

Sign on Bonus for qualifying new external Certified Medical Assistants available! 

In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities. 

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.  

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more! 

Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently seeking a full time Certified Medical Assistant for our busy Franciscan Gastroenterology Clinic in Tacoma, WA.

Come be a part of a patient-centered cohesive care team!  No nights, weekends or organizationally recognized holidays required.

About Your Position:

• As a Medical Assistant, you will work as a member of a care team to provide care and support to patients under the direction of a physician or mid-level provider. Your daily responsibilities will include the following types of things:
• Greeting and preparing patients for their visit with the provider by obtaining and recording their vital signs and other information such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem
• Assisting with diagnostic tests and clinical procedures such as venous and capillary invasive procedures for blood draws, intradermal (including skin tests), subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
• Administering medications and vaccinations
• Managing patient flow, ensuring enough time for patient and family education
• Preparing and sterilizing instruments and maintaining equipment and patient care areas clean and orderly
• Scheduling patient appointments and other administrative duties as needed
• Actively participating in continuing education, required meetings and committees as requested
• May perform medical scribe duties under the direct supervision and review of the attending provider and in compliance with the FMG Medical Scribe Program Policy.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Education/Work Experience Requirements

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.

Licensure/Certification

• Current certification by the State of Washington as a Medical Assistant-Certified.  
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.
• If assigned to the FMG Float Pool, current driver’s license and ability to drive to assigned location(s).