Medical Assistant

Balance Health; Bremerton (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

HSA with employer contribution

FSA

Generous PTO Program

401k with 4% match

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Balance Health, a premier podiatric care practice serving the Seattle area, seeks a cross-trained Medical Assistant to support both clinical and administrative duties across Seattle and Mill Creek locations. You will engage in patient care management, scheduling, records kitting, and front-desk support to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires proven MA experience, familiarity with medical office systems, strong communication, and the ability to travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Certification from an approved medical assistant program or equivalent training.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current American Heart Association CPR certification preferred.
• Willing to register with Washington state.
• EMR experience, Athena experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document basic medical history.
• Organize and schedule appointments.
• Update and file medical records and insurance reports.
• Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services.
• Check with patients and type up patient charts.
• Assist during medical examinations.
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms.
• Handle receivable and payable accounts and keep financial records.
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments.

Skills

Medical secretary

MS Office

Patient management software

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Medical assisting

Education

Medical assistant program certification

High school diploma

CPR certification

Washington state registration willingness

EMR experience (Athena)

Job description

Description

About Balance Health

Balance Health is the nation’s premier comprehensive lower-extremity focused Physician Practice. At our Washington Integrative Foot and Ankle Center brand, we are committed to providing the highest-quality podiatric care to the greater Seattle community.

As a cross trained Medical Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the medical office. You will be cross-trained to assist both in clinical tasks and at the front desk, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow. Your responsibilities will include providing clinical and administrative support, assisting with patient care management, and facilitating effective communication between patients and providers. The goal is to deliver high-quality service, complete all tasks accurately, and maintain timely, organized operations. This role will travel to both Seattle and Mill Creek locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document basic medical history
• Organize and schedule appointments
• Update and file medical records and insurance reports
• Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services
• Check with patients and type up patient charts
• Assist during medical examinations
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms
• Handle receivable and payable accounts and keep financial records
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments

Requirements

Skills

• Proven working experience as a medical assistant or medical secretary
• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Social perceptiveness and service oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
• Degree in medical assistance
• Medical & Dental insurance
• 401k with match
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Medical specialties

• Podiatry
• Surgery

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Certification from an approved medical assistant program preferred, or equivalent combination of training
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification preferred
• Willing to register with Washington state
• EMR Experience, Athena experience is a plus

Benefits of Working with Balance Health

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• FSA
• Generous PTO Program
• 401k with a 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

To find out more, visit https://balancehealth.com/