Medical Assistant - Patient Access

Providence; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence is seeking a Medical Assistant II to support licensed practitioners and assist in patient care at Swedish Medical Group in Seattle. The MA II performs duties from the MA I role under supervision and follows established policies and procedures.

The position requires completion of accredited training or MA apprenticeship, plus MA certification or equivalent, and BLS with 30 days of hire. Seattle area healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants, or
• Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program, or
• Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces, or
• 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 monthsHealthcare experience.
• 6 monthsMedical Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• The MA II works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing patient care to assigned patients.
• The MA II performs all aspects of the MA I role and is fully competent in the clinical needs/functions for assigned clinic/location of work.
• An MA II is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Injections

Patient care

Education

Washington MA Certification or equivalent

BLS - American Heart Association (within 30 days)

6 months healthcare experience

6 months MA experience

Job description

The MA II works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing patient care to assigned patients. The MA II performs all aspects of the MA I role and is fully competent in the clinical needs/functions for assigned clinic/location of work. An MA II is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Health Services DBA Swedish Medical Group 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.

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 monthsHealthcare experience.
• 6 monthsMedical 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.