Certified Medical Assistant

Premise Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Premise Health in Seattle is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in a fast-paced outpatient health center. You will interview patients, record vital signs, prepare exam rooms, and assist providers with procedures.

The role requires at least 2 years of MA experience, a national CMA certification or accredited externship with hands-on clinical training, and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Medical Assistant experience required.
• National CMA certification or approved externship program with hands-on externship.
• Hands-on externship required; online programs without externship not accepted.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document vital signs and medical history.
• Maintain accurate patient health records.
• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Administer medications, including injections, within scope.
• Perform lab testing and specimen collection.
• Operate EKGs and diagnostic equipment as allowed.
• Support providers with clinical procedures and patient care.
• Provide front-desk and scheduling support.

Skills

MA experience

Vital signs

Injections

Laboratory procedures

EKG

Communication

Organization

Patient service

Education

CMA certification or externship with hands-on training

BLS certification

Job description

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

What You’ll Do

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will provide both clinical and administrative support in a professional outpatient healthcare setting. Responsibilities include:

Interview patients and obtain and document vital signs, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient health records.

Prepare examination and treatment rooms for patient care.

Clean and sterilize medical instruments and equipment according to established procedures.

Administer medications, including injections, within scope of practice and applicable state regulations.

Perform approved laboratory testing and specimen collection.

Operate EKGs and other diagnostic equipment as permitted by state regulations.

Assist providers with clinical procedures and patient care as needed.

Provide front-desk and administrative support, including scheduling appointments and assisting with patient flow.

Make patient follow-up calls as directed.

Monitor inventory and order medical and clinical supplies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

Minimum of 2 years of Medical Assistant experience required.

National certification in Medical Assisting from a Premise Health-approved organization OR a Certificate/Diploma and transcripts from an accredited Medical Assistant program that includes a successfully completed hands‑on externship.

Fully online Medical Assistant programs without a hands‑on externship are not accepted.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with hands‑on training through the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or an equivalent healthcare-provider program is required.

Strong clinical skills, including vital signs, injections, laboratory procedures, and EKGs.

Strong communication, organization, and patient-service skills.

Ability to support both clinical and administrative functions in a fast‑paced healthcare environment.