Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Providence; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence is seeking a Medical Assistant II to support licensed practitioners and assist in patient care across our clinic. The MA II performs all MA I duties and works under established policies to ensure safe, high-quality care for assigned patients.

The role emphasizes hands-on clinical skills, completion of Washington MA certification, and BLS within 30 days. This position supports the Swedish Health Services network within the Providence system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school with hands-on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants.
• Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program.
• Completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces.
• Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant including vital signs, injections, and medication administration.
• Upon hire: Washington Medical Assistant Certification.
• Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Medication administration

Clinical skills

Education

Accredited MA program

MA apprenticeship program

US Armed Forces medical training (2 years)

Washington MA Certification

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.

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 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
• Upon hire: Washington Medical Assistant Certification
• Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

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.