Associate Medical Assistant - OTOLARYNGOLOGY WA

Agence PROvidence; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Swedish Health Services is seeking a Medical Assistant I to support basic patient care under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. You will perform administrative and clinical duties aligned with established policies to ensure efficient, compassionate care for assigned patients.

Ideal candidates bring clinicMA experience and Washington MA certification, with BLS within 30 days of hire, and strong patient-service orientation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program with hands-on clinical training.
• Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire (American Heart Association).
• Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting (0–6 months).

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing basic patient care under the delegation of a licensed practitioner.
• Perform administrative and clinical duties in accordance with established policies and regulations.
• Follow established procedures to ensure patient safety and care quality.
• Support the care team to deliver patient-focused services.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Medication administration

Customer service

Education

Accredited MA program

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

The MA I works unders the delegation of a licensed practioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing basic patient care to assigned patients. Basic patient care needs will be met though both administrative and clinical duties. An MA I is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants Or
• Coursework/Training Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program Or
• Coursework/Training Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces Or Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant that includes the following clinical skills: obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration.
• Upon hire: Washington Medical Assistant Certification
• Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting (0-6 months).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months Experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast paced environment.
• 6 months Experience in a healthcare setting working with an Electronic Health record (EHR).

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.