Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Providence; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Support for professional growth

Focus on health and wellbeing

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Seattle is seeking a Medical Assistant II to assist in delivering patient care. This role requires proven competency in clinical skills, including obtaining vital signs and administering injections. The ideal candidate will have appropriate certifications and experience in a clinical setting. Join us to thrive in a culture focused on patient care and to benefit from excellent professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant in a clinical setting.
• Healthcare experience of 6 months.
• Medical Assistant experience of 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient care to assigned patients as directed.
• Perform all aspects of the MA I role competently.
• Comply with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Skills

Obtaining vital signs

Administering injections

Medication administration

Education

Graduate of an accredited school for medical assistants

Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program

Completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces

Washington Medical Assistant Certification

National Medical Assistant Certification (preferred)

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. A 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
• Coursework/Training Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program
• Coursework/Training Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces
• 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
• Upon hire: Washington Medical Assistant Certification
• Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• 6 months Healthcare experience
• 6 months Medical Assistant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Upon hire: National Medical Assistant Certification

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.