Medical Assistant - Spanaway Family Med

MultiCare Health System; Spanaway (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing essential patient care, assisting with clinical tasks, and ensuring smooth patient flow in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to patient well-being and have the necessary certifications. With a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive workplace culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to community health. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Medical and dental benefits

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Organizing patient flow and obtaining vital signs.
• Assisting patients in preparing for exams or treatments.
• Performing specimen collection and administering medications.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Specimen Collection

Medication Administration

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)

Job description

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our healthcare network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission—partnering and healing for a healthy future—and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

*******URGENTLY HIRING!!!*****
$5,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants with 1 year of experience and a 2-year commitment.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Varies

Position Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) is an integral part of the Physician/Advanced Practice Provider (APP) office team, working under the supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner. The role requires performing safe clinical skills within the scope of practice of the MA-C, with continuous contact with physicians, APPs, nurses, front office staff, patients, and their families/caregivers.

Responsibilities:

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities, which may include:
• Organizing patient flow in collaboration with front office staff
• Interviewing patients
• Obtaining vital signs
• Assisting patients in preparing for exams or treatments
• Performing specimen collection, including venipuncture
• Administering medications in compliance with Washington State Department of Health regulations and documented competency
• Relaying instructions/information to patients and their families/caregivers
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities, which may include:
• Sending and receiving patient medical records
• Facilitating patient referrals
• Preparing forms for patients

Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)
• Minimum of one (1) year of healthcare experience preferred

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, you'll reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness, and Joy. These values guide our approach to patient care and organizational culture.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging: We foster a true sense of belonging for all caregivers
• Mission-driven: Dedicated to partnering for healing and a healthy future
• Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
• Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" in 2023
• Technology: "Most Wired" health system for 15 consecutive years
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation with 40 years of groundbreaking research
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the scenic Pacific Northwest

Pay and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, retirement benefits, and paid time off. The pay scale ranges from $24.58 to $35.36 USD, influenced by skills, experience, and certifications. If unionized, pay aligns with the appropriate contractual step.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.