MA - Allergy & Asthma

Pediatrics Northwest; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Vision Insurance

Dental & Life Insurance

401(k) match

PTO 3 weeks

EAP

Paid holidays

Job summary

Pediatrics Northwest is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Allergy & Asthma team in Tacoma, WA. You will support providers, administer immunizations and allergy injections, perform allergy and pulmonary function tests, and document in EPIC.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program (pediatric externship preferred), licensed as a WA CMA, CPR certified, with 1–2 years of office MA experience. Schedule: 4 days/week, 7:30 AM–6:00 PM, no weekends.

Qualifications

• Education: Accredited Medical Assistant program with externship completed in a pediatric setting.
• WA CMA license and CPR certification required.
• 1–2 years MA experience in an office setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support providers and float within the clinic to ensure smooth workflow.
• Screen patients and document vital signs; prepare for examination.
• Administer immunizations, allergy injections, and medications; process prescriptions.
• Perform allergy testing and pulmonary function testing.
• Manage allergy trays and clinic operations, including EPIC documentation.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Grammar & spelling skills

Patient interaction

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant Program with pediatric externship

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Pediatrics Northwest is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our Allergy & Asthma team!

Our Allergy & Asthma Medical Assistants (Specialty MAs) maintain the workflowof patient care, gathering patient information for the provider, and under the direction of a licensed physician, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or at the direction and under the supervision of a registered nurse, administers drugs, medications, treatments, tests, injections, and inoculations.

In addition to Medical Assisting general functions, this position will also give allergy injections and perform allergy and pulmonary function testing

Schedule: 4 Days / Week – 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. No weekends, no nights, and closed for major holidays.

Pay: $28.40-$42.28/hour. Salary commensurate with experience.

Location: Tacoma, Gig Harbor, and Federal Way. Must be willing to travel to all clinics.

Medical Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with Providers or float in the clinic providing clinic support.
• Perform screenings and prepare patients for examination by provider.
• Room patients; obtain and document vital signs; enter clinical documentation in EPIC; administer immunizations, allergy shots and medications; process prescriptions; and support clinic operations by assisting with phone calls.
• Monitor and refill allergy trays as needed.
• Perform allergy testing, including intradermal and prick testing.
• Conduct specialized procedures such as pulmonary functions tests (FeNo and Spirometry) following established protocols.

Qualifications – Minimum Requirements:

• Education - Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program with externship completed in a pediatric setting (preferred); basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology; skills in grammar and spelling.
• Licensure – Certified Medical Assistant licenseas set forth by the State of Washington, Dept of Health; Current Health Care Provider level CPR certification.
• 1 to 2 years Medical Assistant experience in an office setting, preferred.
• Health and Vision Insurance:100% employee premium covered.
• Dental, Orthodontia, Life, and Voluntary Insurance Plans.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan:Employer match and profit sharing.
• Generous PTO:3 weeks of PTO during the first year of employment, available after 90 days.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):Support for your well-being.
• Paid Holidays:8 per year

Candidate required to pass background check and drug screen. Pediatrics Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pediatrics Northwest is adhering to Washington State Laws regarding Health Care Professionals and the COVID-19 vaccine and employees must be vaccinated.