Medical Assistant - Primary Care

MultiCare Health System; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is urgently hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) to join their healthcare team in Olympia, WA. This role involves patient care responsibilities and clerical tasks, requiring certification and completion of an accredited program. The position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a commitment to fostering a sense of belonging among employees.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) required.
• Preferred: minimum of 1 year healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Organizing patient flow with front office staff.
• Interviewing patients and obtaining vital signs.
• Managing patient medical records and facilitating referrals.

Skills

Patient Care

Clerical Skills

Communication

Education

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)

Job description

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our healthcare network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

*******URGENTLY HIRING!!!*****
$5,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants with 1 year of experience and a 2-year commitment.

FTE: 0.9, Shift: Days, Schedule: 4x/9 hour shifts

Position Summary

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

Responsibilities:

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities, including:
• Organizing patient flow with front office staff
• Interviewing patients
• Obtaining vital signs
• Assisting patients with exams or treatments
• Performing specimen collection, including venipuncture
• Administering medications per Washington State regulations and competency
• Relaying instructions to patients and families
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities, including:
• Managing patient medical records
• Facilitating referrals
• Preparing patient forms

Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)
• Preferred: minimum of 1 year healthcare experience

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, you'll embody our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness, and Joy. These principles guide our patient care and organizational culture.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging: We foster a genuine sense of belonging for all caregivers
• Mission-driven: Dedicated to partnering for healing and a healthy future
• Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based health system
• Employee-centric: Named Forbes