Certified Medical Assistant - On-Call

Compass Health; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation days

Sick days

Holidays

Retirement match

Professional development funds

Education leave

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Compass Health in Washington state is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our on-call care teams. You will balance direct patient support with essential administrative coordination, enabling providers to deliver high-quality care.

The role emphasizes comfort with patient interactions, documentation, and medication assistance, including injections, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and teamwork within Compass Health's multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Current CMA credential (Washington State).
• Certified by AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or AMCA.
• Completed accredited MA training program or equivalent (720 hours).
• 1 year experience preferred; phlebotomy a plus.
• Proficiency in IM injections; knowledge of medications/side effects.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and computer skills (MS Office, EHR).
• Commitment to ethical practice, cultural sensitivity, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations, record vital signs, and enter documentation into the medical record.
• Assist providers during appointments, including administering and monitoring medications.
• Support medication adherence through face-to-face check-ins and long-acting injectable administration.
• Coordinate psychiatric evaluation referrals and schedule patient appointments.
• Manage prescription refills and maintain the security of medication storage.
• Provide administrative support such as processing voicemails, maintaining accurate records, and preparing correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, training requirements, and safety protocols.
• Participate actively in team meetings, supervision, and continuous learning.

Skills

CMA credential

Certification exams

MA training program/720h

1 year experience

Phlebotomy

IM injections

MS Office & EHR

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ethical practice

Education

Accredited MA training program

Registered apprenticeship

Post-secondary training (720 hours)

Equivalent military experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Support Healing Through Compassionate Care

Do you have a passion for patient care and a strong background in medical support services? Compass Health is hiring a on-call Medical Assistant to join our care teams and help ensure clients receive the support they need in a welcoming, professional environment.

This is more than a clinical support role-it's an opportunity to connect with patients, assist providers, and make a direct impact on people's health and healing every day.

About the Role

As a Medical Assistant at Compass Health, you'll be at the heart of our medical teams, balancing direct patient interaction with essential administrative coordination. From taking vitals and supporting medication monitoring to scheduling appointments and managing referrals, you'll play a key role in keeping care flowing smoothly.

The right candidate will bring both strong technical skills and a warm, empathetic presence, helping clients feel supported while ensuring providers have what they need to deliver excellent care.

What You'll Do

• Prepare patients for examinations, record vital signs, and enter documentation into the medical record.
• Assist providers during appointments, including administering and monitoring medications.
• Support medication adherence through face-to-face check-ins and long-acting injectable administration.
• Coordinate psychiatric evaluation referrals and schedule patient appointments.
• Manage prescription refills and maintain the security of medication storage.
• Provide administrative support such as processing voicemails, maintaining accurate records, and preparing correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, training requirements, and safety protocols.
• Participate actively in team meetings, supervision, and continuous learning.

Who You'll Work With

You'll collaborate closely with prescribers, nurses, and clinical teams across Compass Health to support client care. You'll also be in regular contact with outside labs, pharmacies, and primary care providers, ensuring that clients' needs are fully coordinated and addressed.

What You Bring

• Current Washington State Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.
• Successful completion of AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or AMCA exam.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant training program, registered apprenticeship, post-secondary training (720 hours), or equivalent military experience.
• 1 year of experience preferred; phlebotomy certification a plus.
• Proficiency in intramuscular injections, with knowledge of medications and side effects.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and electronic health records.
• Commitment to ethical practice, cultural sensitivity, and teamwork.

What We Offer

At Compass Health, we're proud to support our team with meaningful benefits and a culture that values growth, balance, and wellness.

Our full-time employee benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee
• 16 days of paid vacation your first year
• 12 sick days annually 1 wellness day
• 13 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays of your choice
• 403(b) retirement plan match up to 2% after one year$500 in professional development funds
• 5 paid education leave days per year
• Mileage reimbursement and internal advancement opportunities

About Compass Health

Compass Health is the region's largest private, non-profit provider of mental health and substance use treatment in Northwest Washington. For over 110 years, we've supported individuals of all ages through a full continuum of care-serving Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties.

Licenses & Certifications

• MA-Certified