Compassionate Hospice & Palliative Care MA

Pennant; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision + free telehe

Paid holidays, sick time & vacation

Flexible scheduling to fit your life

Employee Assistance Program   & E

Job summary

Alpha Home Health & Hospice is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support our palliative and hospice programs in Everett, WA. This on-site role coordinates visits, communicates with care teams, and documents in the EMR.

We value organized, dependable team players who can manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting, supporting patient comfort and care transitions across services.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification preferred; hospice/palliative care exp valued.
• Experience in hospice, home health, geriatrics or care coordination required.
• Strong communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with EMR systems and clinical documentation.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail; multitask in fast pace.
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented patient care approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient appointments, home visits and follow-ups.
• Communicate with patients, families, providers and partners.
• Document patient updates and clinical information in the EMR.
• Process orders, medication changes and care plan updates.
• Assist with hospice/palliative referrals, admissions and scheduling.
• Support care transitions between hospitals, home health and hospice.
• Manage calls, messages and patient inquiries.
• Provide compassionate support and education to patients and families.
• Identify changes in patient condition to the clinical team.
• Assist with advance care planning documentation.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with agency procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Team-oriented

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Alpha Home Health & Hospice is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support our palliative and hospice programs in Everett, WA. This on-site role coordinates visits, communicates with care teams, and documents in the EMR.

We value organized, dependable team players who can manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting, supporting patient comfort and care transitions across services.