Medical Assistant - Family Wellness

Legacy Health; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off & discounts for work

Job summary

Legacy Health is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support primary care and specialty clinics in Washington. You will assist physicians, prepare patients for visits, administer vaccines, perform phlebotomy, and support care coordination using the EHR system.

The role requires MA certification within one year, WA certification if working in Washington, and BLS for Providers. A year of clinic back-office experience is preferred and the organization emphasizes collaboration and

Qualifications

• 1 year of clinic back-office medical assistant experience preferred.
• Completion of a medical assistant program or equivalent experience or military medical training.
• MA certification within one year from AAMA/AMT/NCCT/NHA or equivalent.
• Washington MA certification required for WA work.
• Current BLS for Providers from AHA.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under physician supervision.
• Prepare patients for visits and procedures.
• Administer vaccines/medications, perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing.
• Provide indirect patient care via phone or EHR, manage medication refills and schedule follow-ups.
• Utilize EHR for efficient care coordination.

Skills

Patient care

Vaccine administration

Phlebotomy

Point-of-care testing

EMR/EHR proficiency

Education

MA program completion

Military medical services training

Oregon EMT program (Oregon only)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Be the Connection That Makes a Difference in P atient Care
Are you a compassionate Medical Assistant looking to make a difference beyond the exam room? As part of our team , you’ll play a key role in a primary care or specialty clinic . Here, we go beyond treating symptoms — we care for the whole person, addressing not just medical needs but also recognizing the critical social deter minants of health.
You’ll be part of a deeply collaborative care team that includes medical providers, nurses, social workers, behavioral health clinicians, pharmacists , and more — all working together to break down barriers to care. Your clinical skills, attention to detail, and patient- centered mindset make you a vital link between our patients and their care providers.
If you’re looking for a meaningful role where every interaction counts and teamwork drives real change, we’d love to meet you.
Benefits
Our benefits meet you where you are. We’re here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:

• Breathe easy withmedical, dental, and visionbenefits for your family.
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth withemployee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access tohealth and wellness programs, paid time offanddiscountsfor work necessities, such as cell phones .
  

We’re proud to foster a hospital culture that values connection, well-being, and fun — because when our team thrives, our patients do too.
Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under the direction of physicians.
• Prepare patients for office visits and procedures.
• Preforms a variety of patient care activities , such as vaccine /medication administration , phlebotomy, and point of care testing.
• Provides indirect patient care via phone or EHR by addressing patient questions , processing medication refills and scheduling follow-up appointments.
• Utilize electronic health record for efficient care.
  

Qualifications

• One year experience as a clinic back office medical assistant preferred.

• Education :
• • Completion of a medical assistant program or equivalent experience; or
  • Completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces; or
  • Completion of Basic or Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program (Oregon only)

Licensure

• MA certification required within one year, from either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or the National Healthcare Association (NHA).
• • MA certification requirement may be met instead by current Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license and national EMT registration (NREMT) . Oregon only .
• Washington State certification as a MA or Interim M A required for all who work or float in Washington.
• Current BLS for Providers from the American Heart Association.
  

Pay Range
USD $23.93 - USD $33.50 /Hr.
Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you