Medical Assistant - Orthopedics NW

MultiCare Health System; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) position at MultiCare Health System in Washington state offers a hands-on clinical and front-office role within a busy providers' office. You will engage with patients, support the clinical team, and help deliver high-quality care with professionalism and diplomacy.

This role requires WA MA-C certification, current BLS, and about one year of office-based experience. The position provides a competitive pay range, comprehensive benefits, PTO, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Washington MA-C certification required in Washington state.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Approximately one year of experience in a physician's office or medical facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe clinical skills within CMA scope of practice.
• Work under direction of a licensed health care practitioner.
• Utilize knowledge toward integration of standards, resources, and data.
• Assist with front office duties with discretion and diplomacy.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Professional diplomacy

Team collaboration

Education

Washington MA-C certification (MA-C)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1 Shift: M-F Schedule: 7:30-4:30

Position Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is an ideal opportunity for those seeking to be an integral part of a providers' office team. If you love variety, have a customer service attitude, and exemplify professional diplomacy, this is the role for you.

The Medical Assistant position at MultiCare will allow you to engage with patient customers while working closely with your clinical team to provide excellent customer service and patient care.

Responsibilities

• You will perform safe clinical skills within the scope of practice of the CMA, including clinical duties in the management of ambulatory patients
• You will be an integral part of the team working under the direction of a licensed health care practitioner
• You will utilize your knowledge towards the integration of available standards, resources, and data
• You will assist with front office duties as needed, applying your discretion, good judgment, and diplomacy towards the excellent office and patient care management

Requirements

• Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)
• Current BLS Certification
• One (1) year of experience in physician's office or other medical facility preferred

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $22.34 - $32.14 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.