Medical Assistant - Registered or Certified - Primary Care

Providence • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

This is a combined posting for Medical Assistant Registered WA, Associate Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant, and Senior Medical Assistant. Consideration for each role is based on qualifications. The Medical Assistant works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to assist with patient care and performs duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations. Duties may include administrative and clinical responsibilities to meet basic patient-care needs. More experienced roles perform the responsibilities of the corresponding less-experienced role and are fully competent in the clinical needs and functions of their assigned clinic or location.

The posting describes qualification pathways and salary ranges for four role levels. Medical Assistant Registered WA applicants must obtain Washington Medical Assistant Registration within 60 days of hire and BLS certification within 30 days. Associate Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant, and Senior Medical Assistant applicants must meet the listed education or experience pathways, obtain Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire, and obtain BLS certification within 30 days. The position is with Swedish Medical Group, part of Providence, in Seattle, Washington.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Registered WA: Obtain Washington Medical Assistant Registration within 60 days of hire.
• Medical Assistant Registered WA: Obtain National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• Medical Assistant Registered WA: Six months of healthcare experience and six months of Medical Assistant experience.
• Associate Medical Assistant: Graduate of an accredited school with hands-on clinical training for medical assistants, or graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program, or completion of two years of U.S. Armed Forces medical training, or at least one year of Medical Assistant work experience that includes obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration.
• Associate Medical Assistant: Obtain Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire and National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• Associate Medical Assistant: Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting (0–6 months).
• Medical Assistant: Meet one of the listed education or experience pathways: graduate of an accredited school with hands-on clinical training for medical assistants; graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program; completion of two years of U.S. Armed Forces medical training; or at least one year of Medical Assistant work experience that includes obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration. Washington Medical Assistant Certification is also listed as an alternative qualification upon hire.
• Medical Assistant: Obtain National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• Medical Assistant: Six months of healthcare experience and six months of Medical Assistant experience.
• Senior Medical Assistant: Graduate of an accredited school with hands-on clinical training for medical assistants, or graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program, or completion of two years of U.S. Armed Forces medical training.
• Senior Medical Assistant: Obtain Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire and National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• Senior Medical Assistant: Two years of Medical Assistant experience in a clinic setting; two years providing high-level customer service in a fast-paced environment, including handling confidential data with discretion; and six months of working experience in a PSJH clinic within the last three years.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant Registered WA: Coursework or training in Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Secretary, or Health Unit Coordinator/Clerk.
• Associate Medical Assistant: Six months of prior experience providing high-level customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Associate Medical Assistant: Six months of prior experience in a healthcare setting working with an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Medical Assistant: National Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.
• Senior Medical Assistant: National Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient care to assigned patients under the delegation of a licensed practitioner.
• Perform administrative and clinical duties to meet basic patient-care needs.
• For the Journey MA-R and MA II roles, perform the responsibilities of the corresponding associate or MA I role and be fully competent in the clinical needs and functions of the assigned clinic or location.
• Perform duties 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.

What This Job Offers

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