Certified Medical Assistant

Altea Healthcare; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Job summary

Altea Healthcare in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for a full-time, on-site role in a primary care setting. You will support both clinical and front-office operations, ensuring smooth patient flow, accurate documentation, and exceptional customer service from check-in to check-out.

The successful candidate will hold Washington State MA Certification and BLS, with at least a year of outpatient experience and strong EMR skills.

Qualifications

• Certification: Washington State Certification as a Medical Assistant (MA-C) and current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; graduation from an accredited MA program
• Experience: One-year clinical experience in primary care or outpatient setting preferred
• Knowledge of insurance verification, medical billing, and front desk workflows
• Skills: Strong communication and organizational skills, Proficient in EMR system (AdvancedMD)

Responsibilities

• Clinical: Greet and room patients; obtain and document vital signs, medical history, reason for visit, last visit notes and/or lab results
• Clinical: Assist providers during exams and minor procedures
• Clinical: Administer medications and vaccines as ordered by the provider
• Clinical: Perform in-office testing (EKGs, urinalysis, strep tests) and collect lab specimens
• Clinical: Venipuncture and capillary blood collection as required
• Clinical: Ensure proper EMR documentation in AdvancedMD
• Clinical: Monitor inventory and maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and supplies
• Front Office: Greet patients and visitors professionally
• Front Office: Manage check-in/check-out, verify insurance, collect co-pays
• Front Office: Schedule appointments, referrals, follow-ups
• Front Office: Answer multi-line phones, respond to messages
• Front Office: Maintain patient records and HIPAA compliance
• Front Office: Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

EMR AdvancedMD

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Washington State MA Certification

High school diploma or equivalent; MA program

Tools

AdvancedMD EMR

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Primary Care

Location: Bellingham, Washington

Compensation: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:

This is a fully-time on-site role for a Certified Medical Assistant located in Bellingham, WA. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) plays a vital role in both clinical and front office operations within a primary care setting. This dual-function role supports providers and patients by ensuring efficient patient flow, accurate documentation, and exceptional customer service from check-in to check-out.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Duties:

• Greet and room patients; obtain and document vital signs, medical history, reason for visit, obtaining last visit notes and/or lab results
• Assist providers during exams and minor procedures
• Administer medications and vaccines as ordered by the provider
• Perform in-office testing (e.g., EKGs, urinalysis, strep tests) and collect lab specimens
• Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection as required.
• Ensure proper documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) AdvancedMD
• Monitor inventory and maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and clinical supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Front Office Duties:

• Greet patients and visitors in a professional, courteous manner
• Manage patient check-in and check-out processes
• Verify insurance eligibility and collect co-pays or payments
• Schedule appointments, referrals, and follow-up visits
• Answer multi-line phones and respond to messages promptly and accurately
• Maintain patient records and ensure HIPAA compliance
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Certification: Washington State Certification as a Medical Assistant (MA-C) and current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; graduation from an accredited MA program
• Experience:
• One-year clinical experience in primary care or outpatient setting preferred
• Knowledge of insurance verification, medical billing, and front desk workflows
• Skills:
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient in EMR system (AdvancedMD)
• Ability to multitask and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, patient-centered attitude with attention to detail

Work Schedule:

• Full-time Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
• Schedule flexibility required
• Possible float between two outpatient clinic locations in the Bellingham and Everett, WA areas, as needed.
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bellingham, WA 98225 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bellingham, WA 98225: Relocate before starting work (Required)