Certified Medical Assistant: Clinical & Admin Pro

Kaiser Permanente; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Washington state seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and care teams in ambulatory settings. The role combines direct patient care with administrative tasks, ensuring smooth clinic flow and accurate charting.

You will prepare patients, document vital signs, collect data, perform basic procedures, and use KP HealthConnect EMR to update records. Compliance, patient safety, and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Communication skills (written and oral) required.
• Literacy in using computers and keyboarding.
• Ability to problem-solve, set priorities and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and organizes patient visits with appropriate tests and information.
• Performs clinical tasks and patient care under clinician supervision.
• Maintains and updates patient records in the EMR.
• Supports clinic operations and patient flow in line with protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Digital literacy

Education

Medical Assistant program graduate (WA approved)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Washington state seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and care teams in ambulatory settings. The role combines direct patient care with administrative tasks, ensuring smooth clinic flow and accurate charting.

You will prepare patients, document vital signs, collect data, perform basic procedures, and use KP HealthConnect EMR to update records. Compliance, patient safety, and strong communication are essential.