Medical Assistant - UW Medicine Primary Care at Issaquah

University of Washington•Renton, WA

About The Position

UW Medicine Primary Care at Issaquah is hiring a Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) to support patient care in its primary care clinic. The clinic provides personalized care for patients at every stage of life, including routine checkups, chronic condition management, and treatment for illnesses and injuries. The role includes direct patient support, clinical assistance to providers, point-of-care testing, and coordination between patients, families, and providers. The position is full-time at 100% FTE (40 hours per week), on a regular day-shift schedule that includes one to two Saturdays per month. The listed pay range is $28.56 to $40.86 per hour, with a weekend shift differential. The clinic is located near public transportation and offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care and career growth.

Requirements

Completion of a Medical Assistant course accredited by CAAHEP, ABHES, or another recognized regional or national accreditation board, or equivalent.
Must hold Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified designation or achieve it within six months of hire; failure to achieve or maintain the designation will result in termination.
Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR card.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements such as licensure, certification, or registration apply.

Responsibilities

Room patients, take vital signs, and reconcile records.
Perform injections.
Prepare and clean exam rooms.
Submit medication prior authorizations.
Recognize symptoms of common medical illnesses and accurately report them to the provider.
Act as a liaison between patients, patients’ families, and providers.
Assist providers with procedures and medical exams.
Perform point-of-care testing and report abnormal laboratory values.
Assist in transporting patients as required.