Catholic Health Initiatives Hiring for Clinic Medical Assistant at Tacoma, Washington Full Time

Clinic Medical Assistant

CHI Franciscan Medical GroupTacoma, Washington

Requisition ID 2021-199690 Employment Type Full Time Department Endocrinology Clinic Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Standard Hours Monday – Friday (8:00am – 4:30pm)

Overview

Up to a $5,000 Sign on Bonus for qualifying new external Certified Medical Assistants

• Lump sum payment within 30 days of start date

• 2 year commitment

• Bonus amount prorated by FTE (min 0.6 FTE required)

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.

As a part of our organization, we currently offer the following additional benefits:

• Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training to grow within the company

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Flexible health spending accounts (FSA)

• Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs

• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

• Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft

• Adoption Assistance

• Wellness Program

Responsibilities

Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently seeking a full-time Clinic Medical Assistant for the Franciscan Endocrine Clinic in Tacoma. Team based environment in busy specialty care clinic. No weekends or organizationally recognized holidays required.

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. Your daily responsibilities will include the following types of things:

• Greeting and preparing patients for their visit with the provider by obtaining and recording their vital signs and other information such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem

• Assisting with diagnostic tests and clinical procedures such as venous and capillary invasive procedures for blood draws, intradermal (including skin tests), subcutaneous and intramuscular injections

• Administering medications and vaccinations

• Managing patient flow, ensuring enough time for patient and family education

• Preparing and sterilizing instruments and maintaining equipment and patient care areas clean and orderly

• Scheduling patient appointments and other administrative duties as needed

• Actively participating in continuing education, required meetings and committees as requested

• May perform medical scribe duties under the direct supervision and review of the attending provider and in compliance with the FMG Medical Scribe Program Policy.

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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.

Equal Opportunity

CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to

a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for

employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender

identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status,

ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected

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CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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