Medical Assistant – Primary Care - Multiple Clinics

Providence Health & Services; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Vacation and holidays

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Providence Health & Services in Spokane, WA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care through administrative and clinical tasks. Responsibilities include maintaining patient records, assisting physicians during examinations, and providing patient support. Required qualifications include Washington Medical Assistant Certification and at least six months of healthcare experience. The role offers a starting pay of $20.91/hr and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid parental leave, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.
• National Provider BLS – American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• Six months of healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update patient records, including medications and allergies.
• Take vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, etc.).
• Assist physicians during patient examinations.
• Perform clinical procedures, specimen collection, and basic laboratory testing.
• Update the electronic health record (EHR) and manage documentation.
• Provide courteous customer service and support to patients.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school with hands-on training for medical assistants or registered medical assistant apprenticeship

Job description

Job Overview

This Medical Assistant position is a Monday‑Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends. The assistant works closely with licensed practitioners to provide care for patients. Responsibilities include administrative and clinical tasks such as maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examinations, and assisting physicians with exams.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain and update patient records, including medications and allergies
• Take vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, etc.)
• Assist physicians during patient examinations
• Perform clinical procedures, specimen collection, and basic laboratory testing
• Update the electronic health record (EHR) and manage documentation
• Provide courteous customer service and support to patients

Qualifications

The position encompasses three related roles: Associate Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant Registered, and Medical Assistant. Required and preferred qualifications for each role are summarized below.

Associate Medical Assistant

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school with hands‑on training for medical assistants, or graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program, or completed two years of medical training in the U.S. Armed Forces, or have at least one year of medical assistant experience that includes obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration.
• Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire
• National Provider BLS – American Heart Association within 30 days of hire
• Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting (0–6 months)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience providing high‑level customer service in a fast‑paced environment (≥6 months)
• Experience with an electronic health record (EHR) (≥6 months)

Medical Assistant Registered

Required Qualifications

• Washington Medical Assistant Registration within 60 days of hire
• National Provider BLS – American Heart Association within 30 days of hire
• Six months of healthcare experience
• Six months of medical assistant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework/Training in Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Secretary, or Health Unit Coordinator/Clerk

Medical Assistant

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school with hands‑on training for medical assistants, or graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program, or completed two years of medical training in the U.S. Armed Forces, or have at least one year of medical assistant experience that includes obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration.
• Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire
• National Provider BLS – American Heart Association within 30 days of hire
• Six months of healthcare experience
• Six months of medical assistant experience

Salary

Associate Medical Assistant: $17.06–$26.07 per hour (starting pay $20.91/hr).

Medical Assistant Registered: $17.06–$26.07 per hour (starting pay $20.91/hr).

Medical Assistant: $18.50–$28.27 per hour (starting pay $22.19/hr).

Benefits

First‑in‑class benefits package starts on the first day of employment and includes health, dental, vision, retirement 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, vacation, holidays, disability insurance, well‑being resources, tuition reimbursement, and training and certification programs.

Career Growth

Potential advancement includes Senior Medical Assistant ($19.38–$30.23 per hour) and Lead Medical Assistant ($21.54–$33.59 per hour) after eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Providence is committed to equal opportunity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran status, religion, age, sexual orientation, or other protected categories. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.