Palliative Care MA: Chronic Illness Support

Vancouver Clinic; Avenue (MD); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

AD&D

Job summary

Vancouver Clinic seeks a Palliative Care Medical Assistant to support both in-person and virtual patient visits, helping with clinical workflows, documentation, and care coordination alongside a collaborative care team.

The role welcomes EMT and CNA candidates, with on-site training and a requirement to obtain the WA State MA credential. BLS is required, and experience in geriatrics or palliative care is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of MA certification or formal MA program or equivalent training.
• WA State MA credential within required timeframe and active status.
• Current BLS required.
• Experience in primary care, oncology, hospice, geriatrics, internal medicine, or palliative care preferred.
• Experience with EPIC or electronic medical records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support palliative care providers with patient visits, charting, and care coordination.
• Room patients, obtain vitals, reconcile meds, and prepare charts for visits.
• Assist with symptom management workflows and follow-up communications.
• Coordinate referrals, imaging, labs, and specialty appointments as needed.
• Be a compassionate point of contact for patients, families, and caregivers.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Strong communication

EPIC experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

MA certification

WA State MA credential

WA Nursing Assistant-Certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Vancouver Clinic seeks a Palliative Care Medical Assistant to support both in-person and virtual patient visits, helping with clinical workflows, documentation, and care coordination alongside a collaborative care team.

The role welcomes EMT and CNA candidates, with on-site training and a requirement to obtain the WA State MA credential. BLS is required, and experience in geriatrics or palliative care is preferred.