Medical Assistant Educator

Allegro Pediatrics; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Anniversary bonus

Annual performance review bonus

License renewal reimbursement

Job summary

Allegro Pediatrics is hiring a Medical Assistant Educator to shape the training and development of Medical Assistants across multiple clinics. You will lead onboarding, provide ongoing education, and collaborate with clinical teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

The role requires CMA certification, teaching passion, strong communication, and willingness to travel between clinics in Washington state. A supportive, learning-focused environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Active CMA license required and current with state regulations.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program.
• High school diploma or GED or higher is required.
• Strong clinical skills and a passion for teaching and mentoring.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Willingness to travel between clinic locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient intakes with vital signs, screenings, documentation, and lab tasks.
• Administer vaccines and single-dose medications as required.
• Communicate with patients and families via calls and patient portal.
• Support providers with procedures and anticipate clinical needs.
• Lead onboarding and ongoing education for Medical Assistants and staff.
• Develop training materials and adapt approaches for diverse learners.
• Provide BLS training to staff and foster a safe learning environment.

Skills

CMA license

Teaching/mentoring

Communication

EHR proficiency

Education

Accredited Medical Assisting program

High School diploma/GED or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Job description

Brief Description

Shape the Future of Care as a Medical Assistant Educator

Shape the Future of Care as a Medical Assistant Educator. Are you passionate about teaching, mentoring, and clinical excellence? This is your opportunity to grow your career while shaping the future of care. As a Medical Assistant Educator, you'll play a key role in developing and mentoring Medical Assistants, guiding, inspiring, and helping them build the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to deliver exceptional care. In this dynamic role, you'll design and lead impactful training programs, support clinical growth and ongoing development, and help foster a collaborative, curious, and continuous learning environment.

Medical Assistant Responsibilities

• Perform patient intakes, including vital signs, vision/hearing screenings, documentation, and lab-related tasks.
• Administer vaccines and single-dose medications.
• Communicate with patients and families via phone calls and patient portal messages.
• Support providers with procedures and anticipate their clinical needs.
• Promote an atmosphere of patient care and customer service excellence while respecting patient rights, confidentiality, diversity, and developmental needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned or delegated.

Inspire Learning & Build Confidence

• Lead engaging onboarding experiences for new Medical Assistants and other clinical staff.
• Provide ongoing education, retraining, and skill development for current staff.
• Adapt training approaches to meet diverse learning styles.
• Teach Basic Life Support (BLS) to staff.

Mentor & Develop Future Talent

• Partner with Medical Assistants and other clinical roles to support their growth and success.
• Serve as a mentor and role model, fostering confidence and clinical excellence.
• Help guide new team members through a successful transition into their roles.

Collaborate & Make an Impact

• Partner with the Staff Development Team to coordinate and enhance training programs.
• Work closely with clinic leaders, providers, and staff to meet evolving training needs.
• Maintain strong communication across teams through email, Teams, and meetings.
• Partner with Medical Assistant schools to mentor, support, and inspire the next generation of Medical Assistant professionals, helping shape their skills, confidence, and career pathways.

Create & Innovate

• Lead and present training sessions across all clinics.
• Develop, update, and maintain training materials and resources.
• Ensure all training reflects current policies, workflows, and system updates.
• Provide EHR training and ongoing support for staff and providers.

Lead with Purpose

• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and non-judgmental learning environment.
• Promote teamwork and alignment with Allegro's mission and values.
• Travel to clinic locations to provide hands-on training and support.

Requirements

• Active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) license.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program.
• High school diploma/GED or higher.
• Strong clinical skills and a passion for teaching and mentoring.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving healthcare environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHR systems.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between clinics.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric experience.
• 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience.

What You Can Expect

A Schedule That Supports Balance

• Full-time, 4-day workweek (four 10-hour shifts).
• One weekend day per month and one holiday per year.

A Collaborative Work Environment

• A blend of administrative and clinic-based work.
• Opportunities to connect with teams across multiple locations.
• A role that combines independence, leadership, and meaningful impact.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Background check.
• Drug testing in compliance with Washington State Bill 5123 (safety-sensitive role).
• To uphold safety for all employees and patients, we continue to require vaccination status for all new hires, including remote or hybrid schedules, at time of hire and annually.
• COVID immunization required at time of hire, or as newly released.
• Flu immunization required at time of hire, or as newly released.
• Various other immunization requirements, which can be discussed during your interview.
• All employees are currently required to wear a surgical, KN95, or N95 mask at all times while in the clinic and patient-facing.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

The following is required to perform the essential functions of this role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office/clinic setting and may be required to:

• Sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.
• Stand, walk, and bend for prolonged periods.
• Lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English and communicate effectively.

Benefits

Full-time employees working 24+ hours weekly are eligible for:

• Bi-weekly payroll.
• Overtime after 40 hours per week.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Anniversary bonus.
• Annual performance review bonus.
• License renewal reimbursement.
• Birthday/anniversary recognition.

Allegro Pediatrics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.