Medical Assistant - Registered or Certified - Primary Care
About The Position
This combined posting covers Associate Medical Assistant Registered WA, Associate Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant Registered WA, and Medical Assistant roles. Applicants may be considered for roles based on their qualifications. The Associate Medical Assistant-Registered (MA-R) works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to assist with basic patient care through administrative and clinical duties. The Journey Medical Assistant-Registered performs all Associate MA-R duties and is fully competent in the clinical needs and functions of the assigned clinic or location. The MA I assists with basic patient care through administrative and clinical duties under a licensed practitioner's delegation. The MA II performs all MA I duties and is fully competent in the clinical needs and functions of the assigned clinic or location. All roles are expected to follow established policies, procedures, and regulations. The positions are with Swedish Health Services DBA Swedish Medical Group in Issaquah, Washington. Providence describes its culture as patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.
Requirements
- For Associate Medical Assistant Registered WA: obtain Washington Medical Assistant Registration within 60 days of hire.
- For Associate Medical Assistant Registered WA: obtain National Provider BLS from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
- For Medical Assistant Registered WA: obtain Washington Medical Assistant Registration within 60 days of hire; have National Provider BLS from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire; and have 6 months of healthcare experience and 6 months of Medical Assistant experience.
- For Associate Medical Assistant: meet one of the listed training or experience pathways: graduate from an accredited school with hands-on clinical training for medical assistants; graduate from a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program; complete two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces; or have at least one year of medical assistant work experience that includes obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration. Obtain Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire and National Provider BLS from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire. Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting of 0–6 months is listed.
- For Medical Assistant: meet one of the listed training or experience pathways: graduate from an accredited school with hands-on clinical training for medical assistants; graduate from a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program; complete two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces; have at least one year of medical assistant work experience including obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration; or obtain Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire. Have National Provider BLS from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire, 6 months of healthcare experience, and 6 months of Medical Assistant experience.
Nice To Haves
- Associate Medical Assistant Registered WA: coursework or training in Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Secretary, or Health Unit Coordinator/Clerk; 6 months of medical assisting experience in a clinic setting.
- Medical Assistant Registered WA: coursework or training in Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Secretary, or Health Unit Coordinator/Clerk.
- Associate Medical Assistant: 6 months of prior experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast-paced environment; 6 months of experience in a healthcare setting working with an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Medical Assistant: National Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing basic or other patient care to assigned patients under the delegation of a licensed practitioner.
- Perform administrative and clinical duties to meet basic patient care needs.
- For Journey MA-R and MA II roles, perform all duties of the corresponding associate or MA I role and fulfill the clinical needs and functions of the assigned clinic or location.
- Work in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
Benefits
- Benefits designed to support employees and their families in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
