Medical Assistant – Chronic Illness Support

Vancouver Clinic; Avenue (MD); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

AD&D

Job summary

Vancouver Clinic seeks a Palliative Care Medical Assistant to support both in-person and virtual patient visits, helping with clinical workflows, documentation, and care coordination alongside a collaborative care team.

The role welcomes EMT and CNA candidates, with on-site training and a requirement to obtain the WA State MA credential. BLS is required, and experience in geriatrics or palliative care is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of MA certification or formal MA program or equivalent training.
• WA State MA credential within required timeframe and active status.
• Current BLS required.
• Experience in primary care, oncology, hospice, geriatrics, internal medicine, or palliative care preferred.
• Experience with EPIC or electronic medical records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support palliative care providers with patient visits, charting, and care coordination.
• Room patients, obtain vitals, reconcile meds, and prepare charts for visits.
• Assist with symptom management workflows and follow-up communications.
• Coordinate referrals, imaging, labs, and specialty appointments as needed.
• Be a compassionate point of contact for patients, families, and caregivers.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Strong communication

EPIC experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

MA certification

WA State MA credential

WA Nursing Assistant-Certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Palliative Care Medical Assistant will support in-person and virtual patient visits with a unique opportunity to participate in more comprehensive and detailed visits. If you're passionate about improving quality of life through compassionate, whole-person care, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients while working alongside a collaborative and mission-driven care team. *EMT and CNA welcome to apply. Expectation to receive onsite training and obtain WA State MA-R credential. This role plays a vital role in supporting patients with serious or chronic illness by providing compassionate, patient-centered care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary palliative care team. This role focuses on creating a supportive experience for patients and families while assisting providers with clinical workflows, coordination of care, and communication across the continuum of care. This role will also support Geriatric patients. Pay range starts at $20.59/hour, actual rate commensurate with experience and licensure/certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support palliative care providers with patient visits, clinical documentation, and care coordination
• Room patients, obtain vital signs, reconcile medications, and prepare charts for visits
• Assist with symptom management workflows and patient follow-up communications
• Coordinate referrals, imaging, lab work, and specialty appointments as needed
• Serve as a compassionate point of contact for patients, families, caregivers, and community partners creating a calm, respectful, and supportive environment
• Support advanced care planning discussions through preparation of documentation and patient resources
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record (EHR)

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Required completion of one of the following: Combination of experience and training resulting in a nationally recognized MA certification or completion of a formal MA program or formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces or *EMT training and certification or current Washington State Nursing Assistant-Certification.
• Must obtain Washington State Medical Assistant credential within required timeframe and maintain in active status throughout employment.
• Current healthcare provider BLS required
• Previous experience in primary care, oncology, hospice, geriatrics, internal medicine, or palliative care preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to navigate sensitive conversations compassionately
• Experience with EPIC or electronic medical records preferred

Vancouver Clinic provides care across a wide range of medical decisions. This includes care and opinions on vaccinations, reproductive health, end-of-life decision-making, and gender affirming treatment. The ability to work, with or without reasonable accommodation, with a diverse population of patients and colleagues seeking or considering care in all areas is an essential function of all positions at the Clinic.

Pay Range: $20.19 - $28.27

Benefits

• Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment.
• Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.).
• We also offer a 401k retirement plan, along with an employer matching contribution up to 4%.
• Compensation packages and time off programs vary and are dependent on factors such as department, position type, primary work state and FTE.
• We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program.
• Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE.

Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vancouver Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace.

Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screen and immunization requirements.

Vancouver Clinic is the largest multi-specialty clinic in Southwest Washington. As a physician-owned group, taking excellent care of people is our first priority. We have several clinics located throughout Clark County, Washington, an area celebrated for its premier schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, great restaurants, and endless recreational possibilities. Portland, Oregon is only minutes away. We offer a collegial atmosphere, beautiful facilities, state-of-the-art technology, competitive salary and benefits, and great work-life balance.