Medical Assistant - Pulmonology

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

Job summary

Providence Health & Services in Seattle seeks a Medical Assistant II (MA II) to assist in providing patient care under a licensed practitioner's guidance. The MA II will perform clinical functions competently, adhering to established policies and procedures.

Candidates must have relevant training, experience, and the required certifications. Attractive benefits support the health and well-being of employees and their families, fostering a mission-centered work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program for medical assistants.
• One year of work experience relevant to the role.
• Certification requirements must be fulfilled upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient care as directed by a licensed practitioner.
• Perform clinical functions for assigned clinic.
• Comply with established policies and regulations.

Skills

Obtaining vital signs

Administering injections

Medication administration

Education

Graduate of an accredited school

Registered medical assistant apprenticeship

Two years medical training in Armed Forces

One year work experience as a medical assistant

Washington Medical Assistant Certification

National Provider BLS within 30 days

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.

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: Has 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, Or
• 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.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.