Behavioral Health Medical Assistant – Clinical Care

Mdc Hope; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MDC in Tacoma, WA seeks a Medical Assistant to join an interdisciplinary behavioral healthcare team, performing administrative and clinical procedures under a licensed practitioner. Responsibilities include documenting in medical records, taking vital signs, administering medications and injections, collecting specimens, and ensuring accurate, client-centered care.

Candidates must complete an approved MA training program, pass the MA exam, hold an active MA-Certified credential with WA DOH, and

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program under WA regulation.
• Successfully pass an approved Medical Assistant examination under WA regulation.
• Active Medical Assistant-Certified credential with the WA State DOH.
• Minimum two years’ experience practicing as a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Take and document accurate vital signs.
• Document client data in the medical record and file progress notes.
• Administer medications and intravenous injections as directed.
• Collect and prepare specimens for testing, including blood draws.
• Accurately document relevant client symptoms, observations, and procedures.
• Communicate in an attentive and client-centered manner in every interaction.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical record documentation

Clinical procedures

Patient communication

Education

Medical Assistant training program

Medical Assistant-Certified credential (WA DOH)

Job description

MDC in Tacoma, WA seeks a Medical Assistant to join an interdisciplinary behavioral healthcare team, performing administrative and clinical procedures under a licensed practitioner. Responsibilities include documenting in medical records, taking vital signs, administering medications and injections, collecting specimens, and ensuring accurate, client-centered care.

Candidates must complete an approved MA training program, pass the MA exam, hold an active MA-Certified credential with WA DOH, and