Medical Assistant - Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

**Overview** **Sign on Bonus for qualifying new external Certified Medical Assistants available!** Bonus amount prorated by FTE (min 0.6 FTE required) 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! **Responsibilities** **Franciscan Medical Group, a part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently seeking a full time Clinic Medical Assistant for our Franciscan Cardiothoracic Associates in Tacoma, WA. We are looking for an engaged, energetic MA for our Cardiothoracic Surgery team. This person would be joining a passionate and fun team dedicated to their patients and a team environment. Come join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of their patients. Competitive pay and great schedule. 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 + 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. **Qualifications** **Minimum Qualifications:** + Graduate of medical assisting program + Successfully completed Medication Aide 40-hour course or current/valid + Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association + High school diploma or equivalent \#HelloMedicalAssistants **Pay Range** $25.19 - $32.16 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.