Commonspirit
Certified Medical Assistant
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: $27.25 - $38.49 per hour
Job Summary and Responsibilities Sign on bonus available for qualified candidates.
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; answers telephones and schedules 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
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 (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
Job Requirements High School diplomas or GED required. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program required or validation of equivalent military training (i.e., Hospital Corpsman). Six 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 six months of hire or before the expiration of the Interim certification. Knowledge of insurance concepts preferred. One year Medical Assistant – Certified experience preferred.
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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Salary: $27.25 - $38.49 per hour
Job Summary and Responsibilities Sign on bonus available for qualified candidates.
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; answers telephones and schedules 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
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 (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
Job Requirements High School diplomas or GED required. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program required or validation of equivalent military training (i.e., Hospital Corpsman). Six 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 six months of hire or before the expiration of the Interim certification. Knowledge of insurance concepts preferred. One year Medical Assistant – Certified experience preferred.
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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