Medical Assistant Certified - Pediatrics

Providence • Seattle, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At our Pediatric Clinics, we understand that keeping children well is as important as treating them when they’re sick. Join our team to provide newborns, children and teens with the best possible start to life and educate parents on how to keep their loved ones healthy. Swedish Medical Group (SMG) provides an extensive range of ambulatory services to patients throughout the Puget Sound. As a caregiver with SMG, you’ll support the delivery of cost-effective, clinically competent, reliable healthcare by following our core values of Justice, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity and Compassion. Join our team and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. As a Medical Assistant/MA-C, you’ll help with administrative and clinical tasks like scheduling appointments, updating information in EPIC and taking patients’ vital signs at appointments. Our clinical environments foster a feeling of teamwork and provide pathways to leadership for MAs with a desire to advance their careers. The MA II works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing patient care to assigned patients. A MA II performs all aspects of the MA I role and is fully competent in the clinical needs/functions for assigned clinic/location of work. An MA II is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Health Services DBA Swedish Medical Group and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Coursework/Training - Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants or, Coursework/Training - Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program or, Coursework/Training - Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces or, Coursework/Training - Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant that includes the following clinical skills: obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration.
• Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• 6 months - Healthcare experience.
• 6 months - Medical Assistant experience.

Nice To Haves

• National Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling appointments
• Updating information in EPIC
• Taking patients’ vital signs at appointments
• Perform duties as directed to assist in providing patient care to assigned patients
• Perform all aspects of the MA I role and is fully competent in the clinical needs/functions for assigned clinic/location of work
• Perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations

Benefits

• Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree