Medical Assistant (MA I or MA II)

Rural Staffing Services; United States; On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

HSA/FSA options

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Generous paid time off

$2,500 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Rural Staffing Services is hiring Medical Assistants for a family medicine clinic in south-central Washington. This full-time position offers a salary range of $20 to $30 per hour, based on experience and certification level. Responsibilities include preparing patients, recording vital signs, assisting providers, and ensuring efficient patient flow. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and preferably one year of patient care experience. A $2,500 sign-on bonus may be available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Licensure and Certifications: MA I requires Washington State Medical Assistant Registration.
• Experience: At least one year of direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Record vital signs and medical history.
• Assist providers during examinations and treatments.
• Administer vaccines and medications.
• Collect specimens and perform basic lab testing.
• Document patient information accurately in the EMR.
• Communicate important patient information to providers.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Organizational skills

Aseptic techniques

Basic lab testing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Washington State Medical Assistant Registration

BLS certification

Job description

About the Job: Medical Assistant (MA I or MA II)

Full-Time and Casual Opportunities Available
Day Shift | Rural Family Medicine Clinic

Salary Range: $20 – $30 per hour

Pay will vary based on experience and certification level (Medical Assistant I or II).

Rural Staffing Services is partnering with a welcoming rural healthcare organization in south-central Washington to recruit Medical Assistants for a busy family medicine clinic serving a close-knit rural community.

If you enjoy building relationships with patients, working closely with providers, and being part of a small team where everyone supports one another, this is a wonderful opportunity to practice medicine in the way healthcare was meant to be practiced.

In rural healthcare, Medical Assistants are often the heartbeat of the clinic. Your work helps keep patient care moving smoothly and ensures families feel comfortable, supported, and cared for.

Position Overview

Medical Assistants support physicians and clinical staff in delivering high-quality patient care. This role helps coordinate patient flow, prepares patients for visits, documents information in the electronic medical record, and assists with clinical procedures.

You will work closely with providers, nurses, and other care team members to ensure each patient receives efficient and compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures
• Record vital signs, medical history, symptoms, and medications
• Assist providers during examinations and treatments
• Administer vaccines and medications within scope of practice
• Collect specimens and perform basic lab testing as allowedDocument patient information accurately in the electronic medical record
• Communicate important patient information to providers
• Assist with prescription refill requests and test result follow-up
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized patient care areas
• Support daily clinic operations including patient flow and phone communication

Medical Assistant II Additional Responsibilities

• Aseptic and sterile procedures
• Electrocardiography (EKG)
• Injections and medication administration within certification scope

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or GED required

Licensure and Certifications

MA I

Washington State Medical Assistant Registration required or ability to obtain within 30 days

BLS certification required

MA II

Washington State Medical Assistant Certification required

National certification through an approved organization (AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or AMCA)

BLS certification required

Experience

At least one year of direct patient care experience preferred

The Community

This opportunity is located in a beautiful rural region of Washington near the Columbia River Gorge, roughly two hours from Portland. The area offers small-town charm, incredible outdoor recreation, and stunning views of Mount Hood.

For healthcare professionals seeking meaningful work and a strong connection to community, this is a special place to live and practice.

Full-time benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and generous paid time off.

A $2,500 sign-on bonus may be available for eligible candidates.

About Rural Staffing Services

Rural Staffing Services connects healthcare professionals with rural hospitals and clinics across the country. Our mission is simple: strengthen rural healthcare by helping the right people find the right communities.