Medical Assistant

Davita Inc.; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization, MultiCare, seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) to support patient care in a dynamic team environment. This role involves vital patient interactions, clinical responsibilities, and administrative tasks within a collaborative healthcare setting. Ideal candidates possess accreditation, relevant certification, and a passion for patient well-being. Join us for a meaningful career with competitive pay, benefits, and a commitment to community health.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants required.
• Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) is mandatory.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize patient flow and interview patients for care.
• Obtain vital signs and perform specimen collection.
• Fulfill clerical responsibilities including medical records.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs

Venipuncture

Medication Administration

Clerical Skills

Education

Completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants

Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)

Job description

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

*******URGENTLY HIRING!!!*****
$5,000 sign on bonus for external applicants with 1 year experience and a 2- year commitment.

FTE: 1.0 Shift: Day Schedule: 7:45 to 4:15 M to F

Position Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) is an integral part of the Physician/Advanced Practice Provider (APP) office team working under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner. Work situations require performance of safe clinical skills within the scope of practice of the MA-C. The MA-C has continuous contact with physicians, APPs, nurses, front office staff, patients and their families/caregivers.

Responsibilities:

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include:
  • Organizing patient flow in collaboration with the front office staff
  • Interviewing patients
  • Obtaining vital signs
  • Assisting patients in preparing for exams or treatments
  • Performing specimen collection, including venipuncture
  • Administration of medications in compliance with Washington State Department of Health regulations and documented competency
  • Relaying instructions/information to patients and their families/caregivers
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include:
  • Sending and receiving of patient medical records
  • Facilitating patient referrals
  • Preparing forms for patients

Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants
• Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our caregivers
• Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
• Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
• Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" in 2023
• Technology: "Most Wired"health caresystem 15 years in a row
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.