Medical Assistant - Pulmonology

Providence; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Support for professional growth

Financial security benefits

Job summary

A premier healthcare organization is looking for a Medical Assistant II to join their team in Seattle. In this role, you will assist in providing patient care under the guidance of a licensed practitioner. Ideal candidates should have a background in medical assistance with specific skills in clinical abilities, including obtaining vital signs and administering injections. The organization offers attractive benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school with hands-on training in a clinical setting.
• Completed a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program.
• Has two years of medical training in the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Experienced for a minimum of one year as a medical assistant.
• Must obtain Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.
• Must obtain National Provider BLS certification within 30 days.
• At least 6 months of healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient care to assigned patients.
• Perform duties as directed under a licensed practitioner.
• Fully competent in clinical needs/functions for assigned location.

Skills

Clinical skills

Obtaining vital signs

Administering injections

Medication administration

Education

Graduate of accredited medical assistant program

Washington Medical Assistant Certification

National Medical Assistant 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. 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, 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 monthsMedical 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.