Certified Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

Altea Healthcare is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for our primary care clinic in Bellingham, WA. This full-time, on-site role supports clinicians and front desk staff, ensuring smooth patient flow, accurate documentation, and courteous service from check-in to checkout.

The CMA will perform clinical duties and front office tasks, including vitals, rooming, EMR entries in AdvancedMD, and patient scheduling.

Qualifications

• Washington State MA-C certification and current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients; obtain and document vital signs, medical history, reason for visit, last visit notes and lab results
• Assist providers during exams and minor procedures
• Administer medications and vaccines as ordered
• Perform in-office testing (EKG, urinalysis, strep tests) and collect lab specimens
• Venipuncture and capillary blood collection as required
• Document in EMR AdvancedMD
• Monitor inventory and clean exam rooms and supplies
• Other duties as assigned
• Greet patients and visitors professionally
• Manage patient check-in/check-out
• Verify insurance eligibility and collect co-pays
• Schedule appointments, referrals, follow-ups
• Answer multi-line phones
• Maintain patient records and HIPAA compliance
• Other duties as assigned
• Professional, patient-centered attitude with attention to detail

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Patient-centered attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; graduation from accredited MA program

Washington State MA-C Certification

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.