Certified Medical Assistant ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus + Pay Differential)

Kinwell•Seattle, WA

3d•$55,200 - $82,800•Onsite

About The Position

Kinwell is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant for its Westlake clinic in Seattle, Washington. The role supports clinicians in delivering personalized primary care and is responsible for patient greeting and check-in, appointment preparation and scheduling support, clinic cleanliness and supplies, communicating patient status and needs to clinicians, and patient check-out and follow-up. The Certified Medical Assistant works under the direct supervision of a healthcare clinician and uses clinical knowledge and skills to help meet patients’ healthcare needs. This position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus to external applicants and eligible rehires. It also qualifies for a 7.5% pay differential for employees assigned to a qualifying home clinic location, currently Ballard, Denny Way, and Westlake. The stated National Plus salary range for higher-cost labor markets, including Western Washington and Alaska, is $55,200 to $82,800. Pay varies based on factors such as location, market conditions, skills, and experience.

Requirements

Medical Assistant certification (CMA) by time of hire.
Active Washington State Department of Health certification as a Certified Medical Assistant or Interim Certified Medical Assistant.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated clinical expertise and proficiency in clinical procedures.
Demonstrated focus on quality patient care.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks, and maintain strong attention to detail.
Proficiency with electronic medical records systems.
Excellent communication skills and ability to gather patients’ history and current conditions before appointments.
Independent decision-making skills and ability to influence others to resolve issues.
Ability to work as part of a team or independently without supervision or direction.
Ability to exercise judgment and handle sensitive and confidential information discreetly and professionally.
Meet Kinwell’s influenza and Hepatitis B vaccine requirement by providing proof of vaccination or completing a written attestation of a religious or medical exemption; healthcare providers may also be subject to CDC-recommended vaccines.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care at time of hire from the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or Military Training Network; alternatively, willingness to obtain it within six months of hire.
Experience using EPIC.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and prepare them for physical examinations, including obtaining vital signs, weight, and height; reviewing medications, medical history, and allergies; and performing required ancillary tests.
Assist clinicians during patient examinations and treatment.
Provide patients with information about their visits and help ensure their comfort before and during exams.
Set up for and assist with procedures as needed.
Dispense medications and medical supplies as ordered by the clinician.
Perform ancillary tests, including rapid testing, blood draws, and other routine lab procedures as ordered by the clinician.
Prepare specimens for laboratory testing and manage related documentation.
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of examination rooms, clinic spaces, equipment, and stockrooms throughout the day.
Perform routine maintenance checks and sterilize medical equipment.
Ensure clinic rooms and lab areas are stocked with necessary supplies and materials.
Maintain inventory of lab and clinic supplies and reorder as needed.
Assist with clinic and clinician schedules to support efficiency and patient flow.
Collaborate with Patient Care Coordinators to review visit schedules and support daily clinical huddles.
Facilitate daily huddle review of schedules to identify patients who need assistance from multiple care team resources or have special needs or considerations.
Accurately document patient visits, tests, and treatments in the electronic medical records system.
Follow HIPAA guidelines and safety rules outlined in training.
Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions about patient care, clinic operations, and workflow improvements.
Prepare charts for daily appointments, support patient appointment scheduling, communicate patient status and needs to clinicians, and assist with check-out and follow-up duties.

Benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Personal funding accounts (HSA, FSA, DCA)
401(k)
Basic life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Supplemental life and ADD&D
Tuition reimbursement for qualifying programs
Employee assistance
$5,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants and eligible rehires
7.5% pay differential for employees assigned to a qualifying Kinwell clinic location