Senior Medical Assistant - Neurology

Providence•Issaquah, WA

About The Position

At our Neurology Clinics, we specialize in evaluating, diagnosing and treating all neurological conditions, whether common or rare. Join our team to collaborate with highly skilled subspecialists and provide for patients with a wide range of neurological concerns. Swedish Medical Group (SMG) provides an extensive range of ambulatory services to patients throughout the Puget Sound. As a caregiver with SMG, you’ll support the delivery of cost-effective, clinically competent, reliable healthcare by following our core values of Justice, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity and Compassion. Join our team and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. Senior Medical Assistants/MA-C are MAs with over 2 years of experience (6 months in a PSJH clinic within the last 3 years). In addition to standard MA responsibilities like helping with administrative and clinical tasks, you’ll take on a leadership role and help guide clinic operations and counsel Associate Medical Assistants beginning their careers. After a year of service as a Senior Medical Assistant, and a MA-C designation, you’ll be eligible for a Lead MA promotion and additional leadership responsibilities. The MA III works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing patient care to assigned patients. A MA III is capable of performing all aspects of the MA I and MA II roles. Additionally, the MA III proactively takes initiative and serves as an informal leader with additional responsibilities related to clinic/location. MA III serves as an ambassador, change agent, quality champion, and mentor/resource to Medical Assistants by providing support, guidance, and training as needed. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Health Services DBA Swedish Medical Group and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants or, Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program or, Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces
Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.
National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
2 years of Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting.
2 years of Experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast paced environment, including handling confidential data with discretion.
6 months of Working experience in a PSJH clinic within the last 3 years.

Nice To Haves

National Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative and clinical tasks.
Take on a leadership role and help guide clinic operations.
Counsel Associate Medical Assistants.
Perform duties as directed to assist in providing patient care to assigned patients.
Proactively take initiative and serve as an informal leader with additional responsibilities related to clinic/location.
Serve as an ambassador, change agent, quality champion, and mentor/resource to Medical Assistants by providing support, guidance, and training as needed.