Certified Medical Assistant MA-C – Growth & Transit Access

University of Washington; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend pay differential

UW benefits information

Job summary

University of Washington Medicine in Issaquah seeks a certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) to join the primary care team. You will work full-time, 40 hours per week, with day shifts and some Saturdays, assisting providers, taking vitals, and preparing exam rooms.

The role emphasizes rooming patients, performing injections, handling prior authorizations, and participating in point-of-care testing while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care within a collaborative clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant course accredited by CAAHEP/ABHES or equivalent
• WA MA-Certification within 6 months of hire required
• AHA BLS CPR certification required

Responsibilities

• Room patients, take vital signs, and reconcile records
• Perform injections
• Prepare and clean exam rooms
• Submit medication prior authorizations
• Recognize symptoms and report to provider
• Act as a liaison between patient, family, and providers
• Assist provider with procedures and exams
• Perform point of care testing and report abnormal lab values
• Assist in transporting patients as required

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Exam room prep

Patient liaison

Procedural assistance

Point of care testing

Medical terminology

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES Medical Assistant program or equivalent

Job description

University of Washington Medicine in Issaquah seeks a certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) to join the primary care team. You will work full-time, 40 hours per week, with day shifts and some Saturdays, assisting providers, taking vitals, and preparing exam rooms.

The role emphasizes rooming patients, performing injections, handling prior authorizations, and participating in point-of-care testing while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care within a collaborative clinic environment.