Medical Assistant/MA-C - Primary Care

Swedish; Seattle (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing holistic care in a primary care setting. This role as a Medical Assistant offers a unique opportunity to engage with patients and support their health journey. You'll be involved in both administrative and clinical tasks, ensuring a seamless experience for patients while working in a collaborative environment. With a focus on teamwork and professional growth, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in healthcare. Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits from day one, all while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive pay including holiday pay

Full medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan with employer matching

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness and mental health assistance

Back-up child and elder care

Voluntary benefits like pet insurance

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program required.
• Must have Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative and clinical tasks in a primary care setting.
• Take patients' vital signs and update information in EPIC.

Skills

Vital Signs Measurement

Medication Administration

Injections

Patient Care

Administrative Skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program

Registered medical assistant apprenticeship

Two years of medical training in the Armed Forces

Washington Medical Assistant Certification

BLS Certification from American Heart Association

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Description

Medical Assistants/MA-C - Primary Care at Swedish Primary Care - Central Seattle

Schedule: Full time, Monday – Friday

Location: Swedish Primary Care - Central Seattle in Seattle, WA

Job description:

As a Medical Assistant /MA-C, you’ll help with administrative and clinical tasks like scheduling appointments, updating information in EPIC and taking patients’ vital signs at appointments. Our clinical environments foster a feeling of teamwork and provide pathways to leadership for MAs with a desire to advance their careers.

Swedish Medical Group (SMG) provides an extensive range of ambulatory services to patients throughout the Puget Sound. As a caregiver with SMG, you’ll support the delivery of cost-effective, clinically competent, reliable healthcare by following our core values of Justice, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity and Compassion. Join our team and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

At our Primary Care Clinics, we’re our patients’ closest partner when it comes to maintaining optimal health and wellness. Join our experienced and compassionate team to provide holistic care to patients in our community.

Benefits and perks:

• Competitive pay (including holiday pay & shift pay differentials)
• Best-in-class benefits – full medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day
• 401(k) plan with employer matching & complimentary retirement planner
• Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement & student loan forgiveness programs
• Wellness & mental health assistance programs
• Back-up child & elder care to help with care disruptions for your family
• Voluntary benefits, like pet, auto and home insurance, commuter benefits and more!

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training - Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands-on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants or,
• Coursework/Training - Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program or,
• Coursework/Training - Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces or,
• Coursework/Training - Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant that includes the following clinical skills: obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration.
• Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• 6 months - Healthcare experience.
• 6 months - Medical Assistant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• National Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Requisition ID: 352493
Company: Swedish Jobs
Job Category: Patient Care (Non-Acute)
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Support
Department: 3908 PRIMARY CARE WA CENTRAL SEATTLE
Address: WA Seattle 1600 E Jefferson
Work Location: Swedish Cherry Hill 1600 E Jefferson-Seattle
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $26.46 - $40.48