Medical Assistant - VM Issaquah Adult Primary Care

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Medical Assistant - VM Issaquah Adult Primary Care','211790','VM Issaquah – Adult Primary Care','Washington-Issaquah','Days','40 hours per week','40 hours per week','40','40','Variable Monday - Saturday','Variable Monday - Saturday','','','!*!

Virginia Mason is seeking

a certified Medical Assistant. You will assist providers and other members of

the health care team in the clinic by performing a variety of back office and

patient-related tasks and ensuring smooth patient and workflow within the

department.  You will also perform variety of patient care procedures

within the Medical Assistant (MA) scope of practice. These procedures may

include but are not limited to: injections, EKGs, ear lavage and blood draws,

measuring patient vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, pulse,

respirations, and temperature),manage rooming and patient flow including

pre-visit preparation, assisting with the patient visit, and post-visit duties.

You will inform providers of schedule changes that impact patient flow, assist

with front office activities and varied scheduling tasks and reports test

results as directed by the provider.

 

As a Medical Assistants at Virginia Mason you will 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 innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers Medical Assistants the chance to focus on what really matters - your patients. ','!*!

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program, with Washington State Department of Health Medical Assistant - Certified (CM) or Medical Assistant Interim (IC) credential required.

Knowledge of third party payer requirements required.

Strong aptitude for detail, and ability to work independently, required.

Strong organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills required. Skill in using a PC required.

Acts as primary contact for patients, answering telephones and scheduling 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). Routes phone calls per urgent/emergent guidelines. 

 

Coordinates and schedules services for patients and providers. Maintains provider’s daily schedules and communicates changes. Updates insurance information. Manages information such as filing, pharm refill line, release/receipt of records, x-rays and referrals. Perform telephone and in-person screening

 

Located in Seattle, WA, Virginia Mason is an internationally recognized leader in the continuous improvement of health care. With an extensive list of awards and distinctions that includes our recognition as a Leapfrog Top Hospital of the Decade, Virginia Mason offers Medical Assistants  the opportunity to partner with exceptionally talented peers at every level. 

 

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 a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation, you will find that a Medical Assistant opportunity with Virginia Mason is one worth taking.  

 

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

 

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Company info

Virginia Mason Medical Center
Website : http://www.virginiamason.org