Lead Medical Assistant - VASCULAR SURGERY

Providence; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence is seeking a Medical Assistant IV to support patient care under the direction of a Practice Manager or Provider. This role expands beyond MA I-III, serving in leadership across multiple specialty areas and supervising clinic ambassadors and preceptors.

The position may include floating to other clinics as needed and requires extensive prior MA experience and certification as detailed in the qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting.
• 3 years of experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast paced environment, including handling confidential data with discretion.
• 6 months of working experience in a PSJH clinic within the last 3 years, OR 18 months experience in a Lead MA role in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care under supervision and delegation.
• Lead MA responsibilities including overseeing ambassadors, change agents, quality champions, and preceptors within the clinic.
• Possible floating to other clinics as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Clinical support

Mentoring

Quality champions

Education

Washington Medical Assistant Certification

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Job description

The MA IV works under the delegation of a Practice Manager and/or Provider to perform duties as directed to assist in providing patient care to assigned patients. A MA IV is capable of performing all aspects of the MA I and MA II and MA III roles. Additionally, the MA IV serves in a leader role or is highly skilled and trained in multiple complex specialty areas and oversees ambassadors, change agents, quality champions, and preceptors within the clinic.

Ages of Patients Served: Birth and above. This position may require floating to other clinics

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Kadlec Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training and Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants Or
• Coursework/Training and Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship programOr
• Coursework/Training and Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces Or
• Upon hire: Washington Medical Assistant Certification
• Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• 3 years of Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting.
• 3 years of experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast paced environment, including handling confidential data with discretion.
• 6 months of working experience in a PSJH clinic within the last 3 years, OR 18 months experience in a Lead MA role in a clinical setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Upon hire: National Medical Assistant Certification

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefitsare uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our missionof providing safe, compassionate care.