Medical Assistant - Pediatric GI Clinic

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital; Tacoma (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading children's hospital as a Medical Assistant in the Pediatric GI Clinic. This role involves patient care responsibilities, clerical duties, and requires certification as a Medical Assistant. Enjoy a supportive environment focused on children's health and well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizing patient flow in collaboration with the front office staff.
• Obtaining vital signs and assisting patients in preparing for exams.
• Performing specimen collection, including venipuncture.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Clinical Skills

Education

Completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants

Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)

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Where Kids and Families are Always First

MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the highest quality and safest place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and is supported by nationally recognized services and experience.

Mary Bridge Children’s multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs. We’re continually recognized as a ‘Top Children’s Hospital’ by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital rating organization.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: 880, no holidays, some travel required

Position Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) is an integral part of the Physician/Advanced Practice Provider (APP) office team working under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner. Work situations require performance of safe clinical skills within the scope of practice of the MA-C. The MA-C has continuous contact with physicians, APPs, nurses, front office staff, patients, and their families/caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include:
• Organizing patient flow in collaboration with the front office staff
• Interviewing patients
• Obtaining vital signs
• Assisting patients in preparing for exams or treatments
• Performing specimen collection, including venipuncture
• Administration of medications in compliance with Washington State Department of Health regulations and documented competency
• Relaying instructions/information to patients and their families/caregivers
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include:
• Sending and receiving of patient medical records
• Facilitating patient referrals
• Preparing forms for patients

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants
• Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

• Mission-driven: Partnering for healing and a healthy future for the patients and communities we serve
• Award-winning: Named ‘Top Children’s Hospital’ for five years by the Leapfrog Group; physicians consistently named on ‘Top Doctors’ lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met, and the Tacoma News Tribune
• Growing: New pediatric hospital facility and medical office building opening in 2026
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trials
• Employee-centric: MultiCare is consistently ranked among “America’s Best Employers by State” by Forbes
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by breathtaking mountain, forest, and water views
• Explore our services at marybridge.org

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, and retirement benefits, and paid time off. The pay scale is $25.28 - $36.45 USD. Pay is influenced by factors such as skill set, experience, certifications, and education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
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