Medical Assistant

Balance Health; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

HSA with Employer Contribution

FSA

Generous PTO Program

401k with a 3% Match

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Balance Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support daily operations in a clinical setting. You will be cross‑trained to assist both in clinical tasks and at the front desk, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow and clear communication between patients and providers.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients, scheduling, updating records, arranging admissions and lab services, and handling correspondence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved medical assistant program or equivalent training.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Experience using EMR systems.
• Experience as medical secretary or medical assistant.
• Strong multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of medical office management systems.

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.
• Assist during medical examinations.
• Produce and distribute memos, letters, faxes and forms.
• Handle receivable and payable accounts and keep financial records.
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and instruments.
• Check with patients and type up patient charts.

Skills

Proven working experience as a medical

Knowledge of medical office management

Excellent time management

Social perceptiveness

Excellent written and verbal

Strong organisational and planning

Proficiency in MS Office and patient

EMR Experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical assistant program certification

CPR certification preferred

Tools

MS Office

EMR software

Patient management software

Job description

As a Medical Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the medical office or hospital. 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 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.

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 patients 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

• 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 prioritise work
• Social perceptiveness and service oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational 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

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification preferred
• Certification from an approved medical assistant program or equivalent combination of training
• EMR Experience

Benefits of Working with Balance Health

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• FSA
• Generous PTO Program
• 401k with a 3% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability