MA - Allergy & Asthma

Pediatrics Northwest • Tacoma, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Pediatrics Northwest is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their Allergy & Asthma team. This role involves maintaining patient care workflow, gathering patient information for providers, and administering medications, treatments, tests, injections, and inoculations under the direction of licensed medical professionals. The Specialty MA works interdependently to deliver care and has extensive contact with healthcare professionals, patients, families, and support staff. Key duties include giving allergy injections and performing allergy and pulmonary function testing. The position requires travel to multiple clinic locations (Tacoma, Gig Harbor, and Federal Way).

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program with externship completed in a pediatric setting (preferred).
• Basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology.
• Skills in grammar and spelling.
• Certified Medical Assistant license as set forth by the State of Washington, Dept of Health.
• Current Health Care Provider level CPR certification.
• Must be willing to travel to all clinics.
• Candidate required to pass background check and drug screen.
• Employees must be vaccinated (adhering to Washington State Laws regarding Health Care Professionals and the COVID-19 vaccine).

Nice To Haves

• 1 to 2 years Medical Assistant experience in an office setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with Providers or float in the clinic providing clinic support.
• Perform screenings and prepare patients for examination by provider.
• Room patients; obtain and document vital signs; enter clinical documentation in EPIC; administer immunizations, allergy shots and medications; process prescriptions; and support clinic operations by assisting with phone calls.
• Monitor and refill allergy trays as needed.
• Perform allergy testing, including intradermal and prick testing.
• Conduct specialized procedures such as pulmonary functions tests (FeNo and Spirometry) following established protocols.

Benefits

• Health and Vision Insurance: 100% employee premium covered.
• Dental, Orthodontia, Life, and Voluntary Insurance Plans.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Employer match and profit sharing.
• Generous PTO: 3 weeks of PTO during the first year of employment, available after 90 days.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support for your well-being.
• Paid Holidays: 8 per year.

What This Job Offers

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