Associate Medical Assistant - PEDIATRIC

Providence; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence's Swedish Medical Group pediatric clinic is looking for an Associate Medical Assistant to support licensed providers with hands-on patient care and clinic operations. You will blend clinical tasks with administrative duties to help ensure compassionate, efficient care for children and families.

The role emphasizes vital signs, injections, medication administration, and teamwork. Washington-based MA certification and BLS within 30 days are required or soon after hire, with experience

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant training program with hands-on clinical experience.
• Washington Medical Assistant Certification on hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• Clinic experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals and assist with basic patient care.
• Administer medications and injections as directed by providers.
• Support smooth clinic operations and administrative tasks.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Medication administration

EHR familiarity

Education

Accredited medical assistant program

Medical assistant apprenticeship

US Armed Forces medical training

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Do you love working with kids and want to make a real difference in their care? As an Associate Medical Assistant at Swedish Medical Group's pediatric clinic, you'll work alongside licensed providers to deliver hands‑on patient care that supports the health and wellbeing of children and families in our community. Your days will blend both clinical and administrative responsibilities — from taking vitals and administering medications to supporting smooth clinic operations — all within a team that values your contributions and trusts you to show up with compassion, professionalism, and care.

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
• Coursework/Training Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant that includes the following clinical skills: obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration Or
• 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 Prior experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast paced environment.
• 6 months Previous 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.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.