**Overview** Sign on Bonus available for qualifying new external Certified Medical Assistants Bonus amount prorated by FTE (min 0.6 FTE required) Join a caring group of purpose driven professionals serving a diverse community with compassion and character. At St. Anne Hospital we strive to be the most trusted destination for health and healing. 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! **Responsibilities** **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. + You will perform basic patient care functions under direction of Provider and within scope of responsibility. Basic patient care includes preparing patients for Provider obtaining and recording vital signs and patient information performing basic lab and phlebotomy procedures and other similar tasks within scope of certification. + An incumbent also performs front and back office duties such as scheduling appointments maintaining inventories and cleaning/preparing exam rooms.Incumbents are also accountable for adhering to department and hospital safety risk management standard precautions standards policies and procedures related to the assigned Clinic Practice. 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: + Greets and prepares patients for Medical Care Provider; obtains and records vital signs and other appropriate information such as height weight drug allergies current medications and presenting problems; positions drapes and cleans up after examinations under Provider supervision; provides patient mobility assistance as necessary. + Performs basic lab and phlebotomy procedures draws blood and performs EKG’s and laboratory procedures administers approved medications via oral subcutaneous intramuscular or intradermal routes informs patients of lab results and mails reports to patients under the supervision of provider. + Documents in the electronic medical record medical visits/procedures performed by healthcare providers in accordance with established procedures. + Prepares cleans and sterilizes instruments; disposes of contaminated items in accordance with established standards; keeps exam rooms clean orderly and well stocked; maintains adequate inventory of supplies; anticipates provider’s need for medications supplies and equipment and plans accordingly. + Schedules appointments to include office visits ultrasound non-stress tests and processes/authorizes referrals to other Medical Care Providers Clinics and facilities as instructed; works with the other Departments in scheduling appointments for mutual clients. + May perform front office clerical duties such as billing collection and registration functions verifying insurance and collecting co-payments.Performs telephone communication functions; giving clear information both verbally and in writing. **Qualifications** **Job Requirements** + High School Diploma (or GED equivalent) and completion of a Medical Assistant certification program at an accredited institution that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities. + One year experience as a Medical Assistant preferred. **Licensure/Certifications** + Washington State Certification as a Medical Assistant-Certified. + Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification. **Pay Range** $26.34 - $33.65 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.