Medical Assistant - Registered

** Job Summary and Responsibilities*
* Virginia Mason General Surgery is seeking a Medical Assistant Registered in our Cardiology ambulatory clinic. The Medical Assistant Registered is responsible for assisting the medical and nursing staff by performing clerical and clinical support tasks as directed. Responsibilities include, coordinating schedules for patients and providers, and other clinical tasks that support our providers in patient care.

Additional responsibilities include patient flow, rooming and taking medical histories. Our Medical Assistant Registered 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 innovatingpatient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad.

Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers customer service professionals the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients.

Virginia Mason Medical Center, was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report.

Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers Medical Assistants the chance to focus on what really matters - your patients.

** Job Requirements*
* We require:

- High School diploma or GED

- 6 months experience in a medical office/clinic or graduation from an accredited Medical Administrative Assistant, Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program.

- Ability to obtain Medical Assistant Registered (MA-R) through the State of Washington, sponsored by Virginia Mason.

- Medical Assistant Registered (MA-R) through the State of Washington, sponsored by Virginia Mason, required within 60 days of hire

- Knowledge of medical terminology

- Professional demeanor with a positive, upbeat attitude, strong communication skills

- Excellent organizational and interpersonal communications.

- Detail oriented with ability to multi-task. Capable to work independently with minimal supervision.

- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrative and clinical staff, leaders, patients and physicians

Preferred:

- Associates degree or equivalent

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 comprehensive compensation and benefits, continuing education and support, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the country, you will find that this customer services opportunity with Virginia Mason is one worth taking.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

** 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.

** Pay Range*
* $24.03 - $32.49 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.