Medical Assistant - Pediatric Primary Care

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

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in Covington is seeking a Medical Assistant for Pediatric Primary Care. This role involves working closely with healthcare providers to ensure patient care and support. Ideal candidates will have a certification and experience in a healthcare setting. The hospital emphasizes a mission-driven approach to pediatric care, offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

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 and administration of medications.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants

Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)

Job description

Medical Assistant - Pediatric Primary Care

Join to apply for the Medical Assistant - Pediatric Primary Care role at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital

Medical Assistant - Pediatric Primary Care

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Medical Assistant - Pediatric Primary Care role at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital

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: Variable, Schedule: Variable

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 atmarybridge.org
  
  

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 $25.28 - $36.45 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Research Services, Biotechnology Research, and Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital by 2x

Get notified about new Medical Assistant jobs in Covington, WA.

Certified Medical Assistant and Preceptor ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Seattle, WA $53,700.00-$80,600.00 2 months ago

Certified Medical Assistant ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Certified Medical Assistant ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus)

AUDIOLOGY ASSISTANT (FIXED DURATION, DAYS)

Certified Medical Assistant ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Seattle, WA $53,700.00-$80,600.00 2 months ago

Certified Medical Assistant ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Certified Medical Assistant - Flexible Hours + Multiple Day Shifts Available

Medical Assistant II - Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Medical Assistant - Pediatric Urgent Care Clinic

Medical Assistant - Pediatric Urgent Care Clinic

Medical Assistant - Pediatric Urgent Care Clinic

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.