Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine at Salmon Creek
About The Position
The Medical Assistant will join Vancouver Clinic’s Internal Medicine team at the Salmon Creek location. The role includes rooming patients, gathering patient information, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting with the overall delivery of patient care. The employee will receive hands-on training to work at the top of scope and is expected to obtain a Washington State Medical Assistant-Registered (MA-R) credential within the required timeframe and maintain it in active status throughout employment. EMTs and CNAs are welcome to apply. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. An on-call opportunity is also available with a varying Monday-through-Friday schedule between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; on-call hours are not guaranteed, and availability is required three days per week. The posting lists a pay range of $21.81–$30.53 per hour and also states that pay starts at $20.59 per hour, with the actual rate commensurate with experience and licensure or certifications. A $2,500 hire bonus is available to eligible new hires; it is prorated by FTE and subject to repayment terms and applicable tax withholding. Vancouver Clinic provides care across a wide range of medical decisions, including vaccinations, reproductive health, end-of-life decision-making, and gender-affirming treatment. The ability to work, with or without reasonable accommodation, with a diverse population of patients and colleagues seeking or considering care in all areas is an essential function of every position at the Clinic. Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screening and immunization requirements. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available at this time. The Clinic describes its benefits as a competitive Total Rewards Program, with eligibility depending on factors such as position type and FTE. Benefit-eligible employees qualify beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, a health savings account, a flexible spending account, an employee assistance program, and supplemental benefits. A 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions up to 4% is also offered. Compensation packages and time-off programs vary according to department, position type, primary work state, and FTE.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of one of the following: a combination of experience and training resulting in a nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification; a formal Medical Assistant program; a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces; EMT training and certification; or current Washington State Nursing Assistant-Certification.
- Must obtain the Washington State Medical Assistant credential within the required timeframe and maintain it in active status throughout employment.
- Current healthcare provider BLS certification.
- Ability to work, with or without reasonable accommodation, with a diverse population of patients and colleagues seeking or considering care in all areas.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with an electronic health record; Epic experience is strongly preferred.
- EMTs and CNAs are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Room patients.
- Collect patient information.
- Prepare patients for examination.
- Assist with the overall delivery of patient care.
- Receive hands-on training to work at the top of scope.
- Obtain a Washington State Medical Assistant credential within the required timeframe and maintain it in active status throughout employment.
- For the on-call opportunity, be available three days per week.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending account
- Employee assistance program
- Supplemental benefits, including voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and legal services
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
- $2,500 hire bonus for eligible new hires, prorated by FTE and subject to repayment terms and applicable tax withholding
- Time-off programs; details vary by department, position type, primary work state, and FTE
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
