Senior Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Providence • Seattle, WA

11d

About The Position

The MA III works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed in support of patient care for assigned patients. This role is capable of performing all aspects of the MA I and MA II roles. The MA III also takes initiative and serves as an informal leader with additional responsibilities related to the clinic or location. As an ambassador, change agent, quality champion, and mentor/resource, the MA III provides support, guidance, and training to Medical Assistants as needed.

The position is with Swedish Health Services DBA Swedish Medical Group, part of Providence. Providence describes its culture as focused on patient-centered, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.

Candidates must meet one of the listed medical assistant training pathways, hold Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire, and obtain National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire. The role requires medical assisting experience in a clinic, customer-service experience in a fast-paced environment that includes handling confidential data discreetly, and recent experience working in a PSJH clinic.

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 completion of two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces.
• Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.
• National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• Two years of medical assisting experience in a clinic setting.
• Two years of experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast-paced environment, including handling confidential data with discretion.
• Six months of working experience in a PSJH clinic within the last three years.

Nice To Haves

• National Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties delegated by a licensed practitioner to assist in providing care to assigned patients.
• Perform all aspects of the MA I and MA II roles.
• Take initiative and undertake additional responsibilities related to the clinic or location.
• Serve as an ambassador, change agent, and quality champion.
• Mentor and act as a resource to Medical Assistants by providing support, guidance, and training as needed.

What This Job Offers

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