Medical Assistant (Certified)- Gastroenterology

Seattle Children's; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Seattle Children's is seeking a Medical Assistant for our pediatric GI clinic to support patient flow, assist with in-clinic transnasal endoscopies, and educate families on GI care.

The role offers opportunities to sub-specialize in inflammatory bowel disease, hepatology, motility, and brain/gut connections, within a fast-paced, collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient care for children.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Medical Assistant – Certified designation by Washington DOH.
• Current Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers (BLS).
• Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program preferred.
• National Medical Assistant Association Certification (eligible for premium).
• Pediatric, Urgent Care, or immunization screening experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow in the GI clinic.
• Assist with in-clinic transnasal endoscopies and other procedures.
• Educate families on GI care and home care orders.
• Coordinate home care orders and follow-up as needed.

Skills

Pediatrics experience

Team collaboration

In-clinic procedures support

Patient flow management

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant – DOH Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

EHR systems

Vital signs equipment

Job description

This position includes a sign on bonus for eligible new hires joining Seattle Children’s!

Are you ready to make a difference in pediatric care while working with a supportive, tight-knit team? We’re looking for a Medical Assistant to join us in our specialized GI clinic. This role offers the chance to sub-specialize in areas like inflammatory bowel disease, hepatology, intestinal rehabilitation, motility, brain/gut connection and more. You’ll help keep the clinic running smoothly by managing patient flow, assisting with innovative procedures like in-clinic transnasal endoscopies, teaching families about GI care, and coordinating home care orders.

We’re a busy and fast-paced team that thrives on collaboration and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care. If you’re looking for a role where you can work hard and truly make a difference in kids’ lives, we’d love to meet you!

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Required Credentials

Current Medical Assistant – Certified designation by Washington Department of Health (DOH). Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS).

Preferred

Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program Current National Medical Assistant Association Certification (eligible for premium) Current Medical Assistant experience in Pediatrics, Urgent Care experience and/or Medical screening and immunization.

Compensation Range

$27.17 - $40.75 per hour

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.

Our Commitment

Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.

Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affimative Action Employer.