Associate Medical Assistant and Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Providence Health & Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,637 - 55,779; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, vision coverage

Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching

Paid parental leave, vacation, holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Providence Health & Services seeks both an Associate Medical Assistant and a Medical Assistant in Seattle, WA. The roles require assisting licensed practitioners in delivering basic patient care, with responsibilities that include obtaining vital signs and performing clinical tasks. Candidates must be graduates of accredited medical assistant programs and have a minimum of one year of related experience. The position offers comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) matching, and competitive salaries ranging from $22.24 to $40.49 per hour, depending on the role and experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant school with hands-on training.
• Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant.
• Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.
• National Provider BLS – American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist a licensed practitioner in providing basic patient care.
• Perform administrative tasks required for patient care.
• Obtain vital signs, administer injections, and medication administration.

Skills

Medical assisting experience

Customer service experience

Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Education

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant school

Two years of medical training in the U.S. Armed Forces

Job description

Description

This is a combined posting for an Associate Medical Assistant and a Medical Assistant. The qualifications for each role are listed below. Consider applying if you meet the qualifications for either role.

Responsibilities

The MA I assists a licensed practitioner in providing basic patient care. Duties include:

• Performing administrative tasks required for patient care.
• Assisting with basic clinical tasks such as obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration.
• Following established policies and procedures.

The MA II performs all responsibilities of the MA I and is fully competent in all clinical needs/functions for the assigned clinic/location:

• Fully performs the clinical skills required for patients, including advanced clinical duties as delegated.
• Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.

Associate Medical Assistant

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant school with hands‑on training, OR graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program, OR completed two years of medical training in the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant, including vital signs, injections, and medication administration.
• Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.
• National Provider BLS – American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting (0–6 months).

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months of customer service experience in a fast‑paced environment.
• 6 months of experience working with an Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Associate Medical Assistant, Salary Range: Seattle (Seattle, WA) Min: $22.24 Max: $33.33

Medical Assistant

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant school with hands‑on training, OR graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program, OR completed two years of medical training in the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant, including vital signs, injections, and medication administration.
• Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.
• National Provider BLS – American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• 6 months of Healthcare experience.
• 6 months of Medical Assistant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• National Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.

Medical Assistant, Salary Range: Seattle (Seattle, WA) Min: $26.47 Max: $40.49

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision coverage.
• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching.
• Paid parental leave, vacation, holidays, and health‑issue time off.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Well‑being resources and voluntary benefits.

Location

Swedish Cherry Hill, 1600 E Jefferson, Seattle, WA. On‑site, full‑time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.