Medical Assistant Trainer

multicare; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Generous PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Code Lavender

Job summary

MultiCare is seeking a Medical Assistant Training Coordinator in Yakima, WA. The role leads educational activities to boost MA competence, collaborates with Ambulatory NPDs, and supports non-licensed ambulatory training programs across the network.

You will design and evaluate training initiatives, partner with clinical leaders, and serve as a primary contact for ambulatory trainer programs. A current MA-C in Washington and ambulatory practice experience are required.

Qualifications

• Current MA-C with Washington State.
• 4 years of Clinic/Ambulatory practice.
• 1-2 years of staff development, teaching and/or project development coordination, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop educational strategies and methods to facilitate MA competence.
• Collaborate with Ambulatory Nursing Professional Development and leadership teams.
• Serve as primary contact for non-licensed ambulatory training programs across MultiCare.

Skills

Ambulatory practice

Supervisor experience

Staff development

Education

MA-C (Washington State)

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1, Shift: 8-5, Schedule: M-F

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant Training Coordinator assumes accountability and responsibility for provision of medical assistant and other non-licensed ambulatory team members to positively influence the quality of patient care. This reflects collaborative practice with MultiCare clinical and operational leadership teams, medical directors and operational leaders (dyad teams), Nursing Professional Development colleagues and front-line care teams to enhance patient care safety, quality, and competency of care delivered. Identifies needs and designs appropriate educational strategies and methods to facilitate MA competence and meet applicable regulatory and professional standards. Utilizes the educational design process of assessing, developing, implementing and evaluation educational activities in alignment with corporate programs in partnership with Ambulatory NPDs. Takes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to influence patient care in the trainer, facilitator, consultant, researcher and change agent roles. This role will also be the key point of contact for any non-licensed ambulatory training programs across MultiCare.

Requirements:

• Current MA-C with Washington State
• 4 years of Clinic/Ambulatory practice
• Previous experience as supervisor, Patient Safety Lead or Lead in a clinic setting preferred
• 1-2 years of staff development, academic teaching and/or project development coordination, preferred

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local community Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
• Growth and education Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
• Well-being and support Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
• Living our values Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
• Belonging for all Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $27.36 - $39.38 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.