Medical Assistant - Registered

Peninsula Community Health Services (Washington); Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health center in Bremerton seeks a Medical Assistant - Registered to support providers during clinical exams and ensure accurate documentation in healthcare records. The role involves interacting with patients to obtain health information, performing diagnostic testing, and administering vaccinations. Candidates must have an active Medical Assistant license, CPR certification, and experience in customer service.

Benefits

Employer-paid life and disability insurance

Employer-subsidized health insurance plans

403(b)-retirement plan

Pet insurance

Legal and long-term care plans

Qualifications

• One year of customer service experience preferred.
• Must have active Medical Assistant license and CPR certification.
• Must be punctual, responsive, and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record patient history.
• Maintain medication and immunization records.
• Administer vaccinations and assist in sterile procedures.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Time-management

Organizational

Education

Active Medical Assistant license in Washington State

Active CPR Certification

Valid driver's license

Tools

Electronic health record (e.g. Athena)

Job description

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Peninsula Community Health Services (Washington) provided pay range

This range is provided by Peninsula Community Health Services (Washington). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$16.66/hr - $21.00/hr

Job Code:2025-10-90-004 Location:Flexible Department:Medical Full Time/Part TimeFull Time or Part Time

Job Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant -Registered is responsible for providing support to providers during routine clinical exams, collecting health information and maintaining accurate documentation in healthcare records.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• A Medical Assistant Registered may perform the following duties:
• Obtaining and recording patient history
• Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of patient information
• Maintaining medication and immunization records
• Performing accurate and correct diagnostic testing including hearing and vision
• Collecting specimen and processing to outside lab
• Procedures for sterilizing equipment and instruments
• Assisting in sterile procedures, taking vital signs, preparing patients for exam
• Practicing standard precautions
• Assists in training Medical Assistant Apprentices and volunteers
• Administer vaccinations including oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections.
• Familiar with using electronic health record (Ex. Athena)
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct reports.

Qualifications

• Active Medical Assistant license in Washington State (required)
• Active CPR Certification (required)
• Valid driver's license (required)
• One (1) year of customer service experience (preferred)
  
  

Benefits And Compensation

PCHS offers a wide variety of benefits through a customizable cafeteria plan. In addition to receiving employer-paid basic life and long-term disability insurance, eligible employees can choose between several employer-subsidized health insurance plans and YMCA and Costco memberships. PCHS also offers a 403(b)-retirement plan, pet insurance, and legal and long-term care plans, among others.

For pay equity purposes, PCHS calculates salaries based on a wage scale that incorporates a standardized approach to compensation. Accordingly, PCHS does not engage in salary negotiations for non-provider staff.

Pay Range: $16.66 - 21.00 /hour DOE

Skills

Must have excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team; to receive and respond well to feedback. Possess strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; time-management and organizational skills, including being punctual, responsive, and efficient. Perform job with professionalism and good judgment.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

With multiple locations and settings, PCHS' work environment and physical demands vary greatly depending on the employee's role. Essential job functions include the following: The employee is required to talk, hear, see, smell, sit and stand. The employee is frequently required to move around the facility; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employees may be exposed to mechanical parts and moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job functions.

Vaccination

PCHS requires that all employees provide proof of specific vaccinations. All offers are contingent, and your vaccination status will be verified during onboarding

Equal Opportunity

Peninsula Community Health Services is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not exclude persons from employment or application for employment from receipt of or participation in programs, activities, services on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, military status, marital status, religion, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Vaccination

PCHS requires that all employees provide proof of specific vaccinations. All offers are contingent, and your vaccination status will be verified during onboarding.

Make a Difference with PCHS

Join Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) in making a difference in people's lives and the surrounding community every day. PCHS exemplifies a culture of community service that is Patient Driven, Empathetic, and Staff Empowered. We are, a Federally Qualified Health Center supporting access to healthcare services (medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health) for Kitsap County, Mason County, and Rural Pierce County.

Our Mission

PCHS exemplifies a culture of community service. Our patients come from all walks of life. PCHS services are available to our patients without regard for ability to pay.

Our Vision

PCHS strives to eliminate healthcare disparities in our community. We have medical and dental clinics located throughout Kitsap and Mason and rural Pierce County and a dedicated team working together to create a care plan that's right for you. We also bring that care directly to our patients who can't easily make it into our traditional clinics through our mobile clinics, school-based health centers, and by partnering with our community service agencies to deliver care on their premises.

Our Guiding Principle

Here at PCHS, our guiding principle is to see and value every person. We believe all patients have the right to be treated with respect and dignity with an acknowledgment that this includes their cultural, social, spiritual, and personal values and beliefs.

Our Core Values

Every member of PCHS stands by our Core Values: Patient driven. Empathetic. Staff Empowered.

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Seniority level

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Employment type

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Job function

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