Certified Medical Assistant

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.

Sign on bonus available for qualified candidates. 

** Please note,  this position will primarily work in the Cardiovascular Testing Lab (90%) with cross training in the adjoining Cardiovascular Clinic (10%). 

The Cardiovascular Medical Assistant provides technical support for diagnostic, non-invasive cardiac testing (e.g., treadmill tests, ECGs, Holter scans) for inpatient and ambulatory populations. Provides ECG management for VM and contractual business.

Cardiac Testing (90%)

• Under RN supervision, supports treadmill stress testing, including patient preparation, test performance, and patient discharge 
• Ensures correct lead placement and good lead hookup to support accurate capture of patient’s clinical data.
• Operates stress testing equipment in real time during patient test
• Adjusts equipment and controls according to physician’s orders and/or established protocol. Troubleshoots equipment issues and, as able, resolves in a timely manner, or escalates issues to the appropriate staff (e.g., Clinical Engineering). 
• Prepares reports of test results for interpretation by the physician.
• Under physician’s order, independently performs ECGs, ensuring correct lead placement, and screens results for technical quality 
• Provides support for VM staff in the use of ECG systems/software.
• Independently applies ambulatory cardiac or blood pressure monitoring device i.e. Zio Patch
• Performs administrative functions in support of the Cardiovascular Lab.
• Schedules and arrives patients.
• Prepares billings for services provided, ensuring accuracy of CPT and ICD-10 codes.

Cardiovascular Clinic (10%)

• Coordinates and schedules services for patients and providers. Maintains provider’s daily schedules and communicates changes.
• Prepares charts with all necessary paperwork.
• Maintains filing of test results.
• Updates insurance information. 
• Provides patients with generic preoperative and postoperative information.
• Acts as primary contact for patients. Answer telephones and schedule patient appointments with providers. Reminds patients of upcoming appointments. Schedules new or follow up appointments.
• Keeps patients informed of delays. Routes phone calls per urgent/emergent guidelines.
• Perform telephone and in-person screening
• Facilitates patient flow & rooming through taking medical histories, vital statistics, obtaining last visit notes and/or lab results.
• Prepare patients for exams, treatments, procedures by obtaining vital signs: which may include temp, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, and weight measurements. Explains tests or procedures and informs patients of test results.
• Utilizing Standard Precautions: cleans & organizes exam rooms, cleans/sterilizes equipment, disposes of bio-hazardous materials and is responsible for autoclave wrapping.

What we requre:

High School diploma or GED required.

Graduation from an accredited medical Assisting program, With Washington State Department of Health medical Assistant - Certified (CM)
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. 
One year Medical Assistant – Certified experience preferred.

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.