Medical Assistant

Quinault Wellness Center; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinault Wellness Center seeks an empathetic Medical Assistant to join a collaborative healthcare team on the scenic Olympic Peninsula. You will support examinations, blood collection, phlebotomy, EKGs, wound care, and injections while maintaining a respectful patient experience and robust documentation.

Ideal candidates have WA MA licensure, phlebotomy experience, and familiarity with EHR systems and confidentiality rules, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.

Qualifications

• WA Licensed Medical Assistant in good standing required.
• Phlebotomy experience or training preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records and healthcare IT applications.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, PHI, and confidentiality incl. 42 CFR Part 2.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and room patients while creating a respectful and supportive experience.
• Document vital signs and other patient information accurately.
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms and maintain a clean clinical environment.
• Assist providers with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect blood and other specimens.
• Conduct routine laboratory, screening, and diagnostic testing.
• Perform EKGs and operate medical equipment.
• Administer injections and delegated treatments.
• Provide wound care and manage specimen handling and transport.
• Coordinate referrals and assist with scheduling additional services.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Customer service

Education

Washington State Licensed Medical Assistant

Phlebotomy training/experience

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Make a Difference. Build Connections. Support Recovery.Are you a compassionate, skilled Medical Assistant who wants your work to have a meaningful impact?Quinault Wellness Center is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team. This is an opportunity to be part of a collaborative healthcare team providing compassionate, respectful, and culturally responsive care to individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder.At Quinault Wellness Center, you won't simply be taking vital signs and checking boxes. You'll be part of a team helping people move toward healthier, more stable lives. Your clinical skills, professionalism, compassion, and ability to connect with patients will make a difference every day.Located in beautiful western Washington, we are on the scenic Olympic Peninsula, offering easy access to the Pacific Ocean, forests, rivers, and outdoor recreation.Quinault Wellness Center support patients receiving substance use disorder treatment while helping connect physical health, behavioral health, and recovery. You will work alongside healthcare providers, nurses, behavioral health professionals, substance use disorder professionals, dental staff, transportation drivers, childcare workers and other members of an interdisciplinary care team.Help create a welcoming, respectful environment where patients feel heard, valued, and supported. Every patient who walks through our doors has a different story. Some are working toward recovery. Some are rebuilding relationships. Some are navigating significant physical, behavioral, or social challenges. Your role is to meet people where they are—with professionalism, respect, compassion, and without judgment.If you're looking for a position where you can use your clinical skills while making a genuine difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve, we'd love to hear from you. Join the Quinault Wellness Center team and be part of something meaningful.Quinault Wellness Center is committed to providing respectful, compassionate, culturally responsive healthcare and supporting individuals on their path toward health, wellness, and recovery.As a Medical Assistant, you will work under the direction and license of the applicable healthcare provider to support the examination, treatment, and care of patients. Your responsibilities will include:Welcome and room patients while creating a respectful and supportive experience.Obtain and accurately document vital signs and other patient information.Prepare examination and treatment rooms and maintain a clean, safe, organized clinical environment.Assist healthcare providers with examinations, treatments, and procedures within your scope of training and licensure.Perform phlebotomy and collect blood and other specimens.Conduct routine laboratory, screening, and diagnostic testing.Perform EKGs and operate medical equipment appropriate to the position.Administer injections and delegated treatments within your scope of practice.Provide wound care as directed by the healthcare provider.Prepare, label, document, and transport specimens according to applicable requirements.Assist with medication-related services and authorizations.Coordinate referrals and assist patients with scheduling additional services.Monitor and track drug-control testing while maintaining strict confidentiality and chain-of-custody requirements.Maintain accurate electronic health records and clinical documentation.Protect patient privacy and comply with HIPAA and applicable 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements.Provide culturally responsive, compassionate care that recognizes the impact of trauma, family, community, culture, and individual circumstances on health and recovery.Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.Assist with other duties and assignments as needed to support patient care and the organization.The Medical Assistant supports healthcare professionals in examination, treatment, and patient care while performing both clinical and administrative responsibilities.Required QualificationsWashington State Licensed Medical Assistant in good standing.At least one year of phlebotomy experience or documented phlebotomy training.Knowledge of current medical practices in primary care, mental health, and addiction medicine.Knowledge of substance use disorder and its effects on individuals, families, and communities.Experience with Electronic Health Records and healthcare computer applications.Knowledge of HIPAA, PHI, and applicable confidentiality requirements, including 42 CFR Part 2.Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural healthcare environment.Ability to recognize and respect the role trauma, history, family, culture, community, and individual circumstances can play in health and recovery.Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.Ability to work collaboratively with patients, providers, staff, community partners, and outside agencies.PreferredPrevious experience in substance use disorder treatment and/or primary care.Experience working in an integrated healthcare environment involving primary care, behavioral health, or substance use disorder services.