Float Medical Assistant in Tacoma, Washington

Overview

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.

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 is currently seeking a per diem Clinic Medical Assistant Float for the Franciscan Regional Float Pool in the Pierce County/Tacoma Region. Certified Medical Assistants may apply for an excellent opportunity to learn clinical details across both primary and specialty Virginia Mason Franciscan Medical Group clinics. You receive additional compensation for your flexibility to travel within the Puget Sound area as you expand your knowledge in ambulatory patient care. Come join our high performing clinical float pool team!

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the health care provider, Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients. Accurately performs preliminary physical tests such as: measures blood pressure, records weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols. Support of regional clinics by driving to various assigned locations.

If assigned to the centralized FMG Float Pool, an incumbent provides patient care services to the assigned clinic/work unit as needed to meeting staffing needs. Requires frequent driving to assigned location(s).

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.

• Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.

• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.

• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.

• May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s.

• May pend orders in the EHR for provider sign off as directed.

• Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.

• Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.

• Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.

• Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).

• Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.

• Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights using HIPAA compliance.

• Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, supervisor, Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s).

Qualifications

Education/Work Experience 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/Certification

• Current certification by the State of Washington as a Medical Assistant.

• Must have a current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain it within the first 30 days of employment. If assigned to the FMG Float Pool, current driver’s license and ability to drive to assigned location(s).

Pay Range

$22.79 – $32.16 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.