Medical Assistant - Family Medicine
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) is an integral part of the Physician/Advanced Practice Provider (APP) office team and works under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner. The role performs safe clinical skills within the MA-C scope of practice and maintains continuous contact with physicians, APPs, nurses, front office staff, patients, and their families or caregivers. The position is full-time (1.0 FTE), day shift, Monday through Friday. An urgent-hire sign-on bonus of $5,000 is offered with a 24-month commitment; applicants must have at least one year of experience. The role includes assigned patient-care and clerical responsibilities, such as coordinating patient flow, interviewing patients, obtaining vital signs, assisting with exams and treatments, collecting specimens including venipuncture, administering medications in accordance with Washington State Department of Health regulations and documented competency, communicating instructions to patients and families, handling medical records and referrals, and preparing patient forms.
Requirements
- Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) credential.
- Current BLS certification.
- At least one year of experience is required for the urgent-hire sign-on bonus; the posting lists a minimum of one year of healthcare-setting experience as preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Organize patient flow in collaboration with front office staff.
- Interview patients.
- Obtain vital signs.
- Assist patients in preparing for examinations or treatments.
- Collect specimens, including performing venipuncture.
- Administer medications in compliance with Washington State Department of Health regulations and documented competency.
- Relay instructions and information to patients and their families or caregivers.
- Send and receive patient medical records.
- Facilitate patient referrals.
- Prepare forms for patients.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus with a 24-month commitment.
- Competitive salary.
- Medical benefits.
- Dental benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Competitive tuition assistance.
- Award-winning residencies and fellowships.
- Career development.
- Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
