Medical Assistant

Embrace Sexual Health & Gynecology PLLC; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Embrace Sexual Health & Gynecology PLLC in Vancouver, WA is seeking a warm, capable Medical Assistant to join our small, relationship-centered practice that specializes in menopause, hormone management, sexual health, and women's wellness.

The position is part-time, approximately 16 hours per week with two 8-hour shifts (8:30am–5:30pm) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with a growth path to 24–30 hours as the practice expands.

Qualifications

• Experience as medical assistant in women\'s health preferred.
• Current Washington MA credential required.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and obtaining vital signs.
• Medication reconciliation and medical history intake.
• Assisting with pelvic examinations and office procedures.
• Specimen collection and processing.
• Point-of-care testing as trained and credentialed.
• Phlebotomy as appropriate trained and credentialed.
• Maintaining clean, organized exam rooms.
• Sterilization of instruments and autoclave maintenance.
• Chaperone when appropriate.
• Assist with clinical workflow and patient preparation.
• Scheduling and appointment coordination.
• Processing prescription refill requests.
• Communicating with pharmacies.
• Coordinating laboratory and imaging needs.
• Managing medical records and documentation.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

EHR proficiency

Education

Washington MA credential

National MA certification

Tools

EHR systems

Medical instruments (phlebotomy)

Job description

Embrace Sexual Health & Gynecology is a small, independent private practice in Vancouver, WA specializing in women's health across the lifespan, with a particular focus on menopause and perimenopause, hormone management, sexual health, and weight management.

We are looking for a warm, capable, and highly reliable Medical Assistant to join our growing practice.

This is an opportunity to work closely with the provider in a small, relationship-centered clinical environment where excellent patient care matters—and where your contribution will have a direct impact on the patient experience and the day-to-day functioning of the practice.

The Position

Part-time Medical Assistant — approximately 16 hours/week

We anticipate a schedule of two 8-hour shifts per week, 8:30am-5:30pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays. Opportunity to grow into 24-30 hours/week as the practice grows, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Compensation

$27–$31/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

We are a small private practice and do not currently offer employer-sponsored health insurance or retirement benefits. We instead aim to provide competitive hourly compensation, meaningful paid time off, professional development support, and a supportive work environment.

What You'll Do

Clinical responsibilities may include:

• Rooming patients and obtaining vital signs
• Medication reconciliation and medical history intake
• Assisting with pelvic examinations and office procedures
• Specimen collection and processing
• Point-of-care testing, as appropriately trained and credentialed
• Phlebotomy, as appropriate trained and credentialed
• Maintaining clean, organized, well-stocked exam rooms
• Sterilization of instruments and autoclave maintenance
• Serving as a chaperone when appropriate
• Assisting with clinical workflow and patient preparation

Administrative and patient-support responsibilities may include:

• Scheduling and appointment coordination
• Processing prescription refill requests
• Communicating with pharmacies
• Supporting referrals and prior authorizations
• Coordinating laboratory and imaging needs
• Managing medical records and documentation
• Responding to patient communications according to established protocols
• Monitoring clinical supplies
• Helping maintain efficient day-to-day practice operations

The Person We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Warm, compassionate, and genuinely patient-centered
• Professional and comfortable discussing sensitive health concerns
• Comfortable working with patients around menopause, sexual health, gynecologic concerns, and intimate health topics
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Dependable and punctual
• Able to work independently while knowing when to ask for help
• Comfortable in a small-practice environment where flexibility and initiative are important
• Excellent at communicating with both patients and the provider
• Comfortable learning new technology and EHR systems
• Committed to maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous medical assistant experience
• Women's health, OB/GYN, primary care, or specialty clinic experience
• Current Washington medical assistant credential appropriate to the duties of the position
• National MA certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or equivalent)
• Experience with electronic health records
• CPR/BLS certification

We are particularly interested in candidates who bring a calm, nonjudgmental, and respectful approach to conversations about sexuality, menopause, hormones, and other sensitive aspects of women's health.