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Medical Assistant

  • Franciscan Medical Group
  • Tacoma, Washington
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About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $26.45 - $34.68 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2025-394709
Employment Type
PRN
Department
Urology
Hours/Pay Period
0
Weekly Schedule
Monday through Friday 8 or 10 hour shifts
Shift
Day
Remote
No
Category
Medical Assistant
Union
5191STAFF

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently seeking a PER DIEM Clinic Medical Assistant for the Franciscan Urology Clinic in Tacoma, WA. Seeking a MA with 6 months of clinic experience to join our growing Urology clinic. Ample hands-on patient care in an ambulatory outpatient clinic setting. Gorgeous view of Commencement Bay. No nights, major holidays or weekends. Opportunity for growth.

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.


Job Requirements

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.

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Where You'll Work

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.  

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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