Franciscan Medical Group
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Job Summary And Responsibilities Sign on bonus available for qualified candidates.
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 orders and/or established protocol; troubleshoots equipment issues and resolves in a timely manner or escalates to appropriate staff (e.g., Clinical Engineering).
Prepares reports of test results for interpretation by the physician.
Under physician 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; answers telephones, schedules patient appointments with providers, reminds patients of upcoming appointments, and schedules new or follow‑up appointments.
Keeps patients informed of delays; routes phone calls per urgent/emergent guidelines.
Performs telephone and in‑person screening.
Facilitates patient flow & rooming through taking medical histories, vital statistics, obtaining last visit notes and/or lab results.
Prepares patients for exams, treatments, procedures by obtaining vital signs (temp, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, weight) and explains tests or procedures, informing patients of results.
Utilizes Standard Precautions: cleans & organizes exam rooms, cleans/sterilizes equipment, disposes of bio‑hazardous materials and is responsible for autoclave wrapping.
Job Requirements Qualifications High School diploma or GED required. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program required or validation of equivalent military training (e.g., Hospital Corpsman). 6 months of Customer Experience required.
Active Washington State Medical Assistant – Certified licensure required. May hold Interim MA‑C with a probationary period to obtain permanent MA‑C licensure within 6 months of hire or before the expiration of the Interim certification.
Knowledge of insurance concepts preferred. One year Medical Assistant – Certified experience preferred.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Where You’ll Work 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.
Pay Range $27.25 - $38.49 per hour
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Job Summary And Responsibilities Sign on bonus available for qualified candidates.
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 orders and/or established protocol; troubleshoots equipment issues and resolves in a timely manner or escalates to appropriate staff (e.g., Clinical Engineering).
Prepares reports of test results for interpretation by the physician.
Under physician 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; answers telephones, schedules patient appointments with providers, reminds patients of upcoming appointments, and schedules new or follow‑up appointments.
Keeps patients informed of delays; routes phone calls per urgent/emergent guidelines.
Performs telephone and in‑person screening.
Facilitates patient flow & rooming through taking medical histories, vital statistics, obtaining last visit notes and/or lab results.
Prepares patients for exams, treatments, procedures by obtaining vital signs (temp, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, weight) and explains tests or procedures, informing patients of results.
Utilizes Standard Precautions: cleans & organizes exam rooms, cleans/sterilizes equipment, disposes of bio‑hazardous materials and is responsible for autoclave wrapping.
Job Requirements Qualifications High School diploma or GED required. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program required or validation of equivalent military training (e.g., Hospital Corpsman). 6 months of Customer Experience required.
Active Washington State Medical Assistant – Certified licensure required. May hold Interim MA‑C with a probationary period to obtain permanent MA‑C licensure within 6 months of hire or before the expiration of the Interim certification.
Knowledge of insurance concepts preferred. One year Medical Assistant – Certified experience preferred.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Where You’ll Work 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.
Pay Range $27.25 - $38.49 per hour
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health by 2x
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