Medical Assistant MA

CVS Health • Renton, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant at its Renton, Washington HealthHub to support quality healthcare delivery. At MinuteClinic, the Medical Assistant provides patient-focused, evidence-based care in a fast-paced, collaborative setting and contributes to a caring and trusted patient experience.

The role includes patient registration and intake; documenting medical histories in electronic health records; managing the waiting room; conducting mental health screenings; assessing patient conditions and vital signs; monitoring pain and treatment responses; performing medication reviews; and supporting clinical care, including vaccine administration. The Medical Assistant also helps patients access healthcare and community resources, provides guidance related to medication administration, self-care, and disease management, communicates with patients, families, and healthcare professionals, and attends required staff meetings, training, and continuing education.

The position requires physical presence in a retail clinic and may involve prolonged standing and walking, frequent bending and reaching, clinical use of hands and arms, positioning patients and equipment, and exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials. Training, personal protective equipment, and infection-control procedures are provided. The role requires regular and reliable attendance.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• Obtain and maintain full, active, unrestricted license(s) in the state where services are provided.
• Meet credentialing and re-credentialing requirements as necessary.
• Maintain active BLS certification, including the ability to provide CPR and operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
• Experience documenting care, administering medication, following infection-control precautions, assessing patient educational needs, performing physical assessments, obtaining vital signs, conducting point-of-care testing, and coordinating care.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working effectively with patients and clinical care team members.
• Initiative, problem-solving ability, adaptability, flexibility, and ability to work independently.
• Physical presence in a retail or clinic setting and regular, reliable attendance.
• Ability to perform the physical and visual tasks described, including prolonged standing and walking, frequent bending and reaching, clinical use of hands and arms, positioning patients and equipment, sufficient close vision, and manual dexterity to perform procedures and operate computers and clinical equipment.
• Ability to follow safety and infection-control procedures when potentially exposed to bloodborne pathogens or other infectious materials.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in Primary Care, Urgent Care, or an Emergency Room.
• Experience documenting in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system such as Epic.
• Previous phlebotomy, vaccine administration, and point-of-care experience.
• Previous experience with patient registration.
• Experience working in a clinical setting with diverse cultural dynamics among staff and patients.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive information ethically and responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and complete intake, accurately documenting medical history—including illnesses, medications, allergies, surgeries, and family history—in electronic health records.
• Manage the waiting room and perform other tasks that enhance the patient experience.
• Develop and administer mental health assessments to screen for depression and evaluate mood, behavior, and cognitive function.
• Evaluate complex patient conditions, monitor pain levels, and document treatment responses.
• Monitor and record vital signs, identifying abnormalities in blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature.
• Perform routine assessments to monitor patient health and well-being.
• Review medications to identify potential side effects and drug interactions.
• Deliver patient-focused care, including administering vaccines, and connect with patients to support trusted healthcare delivery.
• Manage patient access to healthcare and connect individuals with community resources for medication administration, self-care techniques, and disease management.
• Communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Attend staff meetings, training, and continuing education as required.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources to support colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility
• Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed