Medical Assistant
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
Silverdale, WA · On-site
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently ...
Silverdale, WA · On-site
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently ...
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
Tacoma, WA · On-site
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently ...
Tacoma, WA · On-site
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently ...
Tacoma, WA · On-site
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently ...
Tacoma, WA · On-site
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently ...
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
Silverdale, WA · On-site
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
Silverdale, WA · On-site
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
Silverdale, WA · On-site
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently ...
Silverdale, WA · On-site
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently ...
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
Tacoma, WA · On-site
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
Tacoma, WA · On-site
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently ...
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently ...
Tacoma, WA · On-site
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
Tacoma, WA · On-site
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
Tacoma, WA · On-site
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
Tacoma, WA · On-site
$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia ...
$14.66 - $16.14
2% of jobs
$16.14 - $17.62
8% of jobs
$17.62 - $19.10
12% of jobs
$19.36 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$19.10 - $20.58
17% of jobs
The median wage is $21.55 / hr.
$20.58 - $22.06
17% of jobs
$22.06 - $23.54
14% of jobs
$24.25 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$23.54 - $25.02
12% of jobs
$25.02 - $26.50
7% of jobs
$26.50 - $27.98
5% of jobs
$27.98 - $29.47
4% of jobs
$29.47 - $30.95
2% of jobs
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Whether medical assistants work in a large hospital or a small doctor's office, their job duties remain the same. As a medical assistant, you may greet patients when they first arrive, ensure patient forms are filled out correctly, answer phone calls, and schedule appointments. Some also handle billing and insurance claims. In the exam rooms, medical assistants may take vital signs, administer medication or vaccinations, describe procedures, change wound dressings, document results from patient sample testing, submit prescriptions, and prepare the beds for the next patient. In a hospital, medical assistants tend to the needs of the staff and patients in their particular unit.
| Aspect | Medical Assistant | Medical Secretary |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Certified or registered; CMA, RMA often preferred | No specific certification required, administrative training common |
| Work Environment | Clinics, hospitals, outpatient care; clinical and administrative tasks | Medical offices, hospitals; primarily administrative duties |
| Job Duties | Patient care, taking vital signs, assisting with exams, admin tasks | Scheduling, billing, managing patient records, correspondence |
| Industry Usage | Healthcare, clinics, hospitals | Medical offices, healthcare facilities |
Medical Assistants and Medical Secretaries both work in healthcare settings, but Medical Assistants perform clinical tasks alongside administrative duties, while Medical Secretaries focus mainly on administrative support. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

$26.45 - $34.44/hr
Full-time
Posted 3 days ago
As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Franciscan Medical Group, as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently seeking a full-time Clinic Medical Assistant for the Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates Clinic in Tacoma, WA. Looking for an engaged, energetic medical assistant interested in working with an amazing group in our Cardiothoracic department. This person would be joining a passionate and fun team dedicated to their patients and a team environment. Come join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of their patients. Competitive pay, great schedule with
no holidays or weekends.
Every day, you will take the lead on proactively preparing patient charts, ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date for those seen in our facility. You can expect to have multiple patients daily depending on the number of physicians are on-site.
Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients.
We are offering a Sign on Bonus for qualifying new external Clinic Medical Assistants who meet the eligibility requirements!
Job RequirementsRequired
Preferred
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.
Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.
Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.
We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.