Medical Assistant (MA) – Aberdeen

State of Washington; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Harbor Heights DCYF Medical team in Aberdeen, WA seeks Medical Assistants to join a caring team providing adjudicated youth with access to quality healthcare.

You will administer medications, immunizations, and assist with examinations while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant course accredited by the American Association of Medical Assistants, or CAHEA.
• Certification to practice as a Medical Assistant in the State of Washington.
• One year of direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily prescription medications per physician order.
• Prepare, administer, and document vaccinations per physician order and WA immunization records.
• Present notification of allergies and medication use to residential staff under nursing direction.
• Assist with triage, clinic reception, and intake screening processes.
• Schedule new, return, routine and off-campus appointments in the Medical Record system.
• Perform vital signs, 12-lead ECG, venipuncture, wound care, specimen collection, and point-of-care tests.
• Prepare patients for exams and assist health care professionals with procedures.
• Record interventions in the EMR and maintain records.

Skills

Patient care

Grow and learn

Empathy

Education

Medical Assistant certification (WA)

Job description

Description

Our vision is to ensure that “All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community”.

Job Class

Medical Assistant (MA)

Location

Aberdeen, WA

Closes

Open until filled

Salary

$44,856 - $58,392 Yearly. The salary does not include an on-site 24/7 facility 5% premium.

Schedule

1p-11p Wed-Sat / Shift Differential

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Medical team at Harbor Heights is looking for Medical Assistants to join a caring team whose mission is to provide adjudicated youth with access to quality healthcare that positively and restoratively impacts the lives of the youth we serve. You can make a difference while growing in your practice. You will perform duties required to assist health care professionals in the examination and treatment of residents.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will administer medications, prepare the resident environment for treatment, provide immunizations under nursing and physician direction, conduct basic laboratory point of care testing and electrocardiogram tests, provide clinic support, upload medical documents, and clerical reception functions.

Some Of What You Will Do

• Administer daily prescription medications per physicians’ order. Document administration in the youth’s medication administration record. Monitor for side effects as indicated.
• Under nursing direction prepare, administer, and document vaccinations per physician order. Ensure appropriate documentation of vaccinations in the Washington State Immunization Information System (WA-IIS).
• Present notification of anaphylactic allergies to residential support staff under direction of nursing staff.
• Present notification of resident use of Rescue Inhaled medications to residential support staff under direction of nursing staff.
• Assist with youth triage, clinic reception, and the intake receiving screening process.
• Schedules new, return, routine, and specialty off campus appointments, entering information into Medical Record system.
• Prepares patients for and assists health care professionals with examinations and procedures.
• Perform: Vital signs, 12-lead electrocardiogram including rhythm strips, venipuncture for blood draws, basic wound care, collection of urine and stool samples, point of care tests (throat, wound, nasal swabs; etc.); documents interventions in the EMR.
• Records management.

What We Are Looking For

Completion of Medical Assistant course accredited by the American Association of Medical Assistants, or the Committee on Allied Education and Accreditation (CAHEA)

Certification to practice as a Medical Assistant in the State of Washington.

One year of experience providing direct patient care in a health care setting.

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following

• Experience working in a correctional or inpatient psychiatric setting.
• Able to safeguard sensitive and confidential information and documents and maintain confidentiality regarding resident information ensuring compliance with state and federal privacy laws (HIPAA).
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural diversity.
• Ability to be flexible, adapt to change, and respect differences in opinion and values.
• Read, interpret, and implement policies, rules, and regulations of considerable complexity.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment; handle multiple urgent issues at the same time, prioritize as needed, and keep key agency personnel notified.

Supplemental Information

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our goal to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but is considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what’s listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement, for more information on employee benefits eligibility visit Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact the DCYF Recruiter. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at [phone] or email [e-mail]. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call [phone] or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at [phone].

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22 or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission). If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD form 214, NGB form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.

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More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave, paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026