Palliative Care Medical Assistant - Compassionate Team-Based

Vancouver Clinic; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Clinic is seeking a Palliative Care Medical Assistant to support both in-person and virtual patient visits, helping deliver compassionate, whole-person care. EMTs and CNAs are welcome, with on-site training and WA MA-R credential expected.

The role supports the interdisciplinary team and geriatrics, ensuring smooth workflow and patient-centered communication. Hiring range and pay is competitive, with duties including care coordination, vital signs, documentation, and patient resources.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• Washington State Medical Assistant credential (MA) within required timeframe or equivalent training.
• Current healthcare provider BLS required.
• Experience with an electronic health record; Epic experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support palliative care providers with patient visits, clinical documentation, and care coordination.
• Room patients, obtain vital signs, reconcile medications, and prepare charts for visits.
• Assist with symptom management workflows and patient follow-up communications.
• Coordinate referrals, imaging, lab work, and specialty appointments as needed.
• Serve as a compassionate point of contact for patients, families, caregivers, and community partners.
• Support advanced care planning discussions through preparation of documentation and patient resources.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record (EHR).

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Washington State MA credential

EMT training and certification

Job description

Vancouver Clinic is seeking a Palliative Care Medical Assistant to support both in-person and virtual patient visits, helping deliver compassionate, whole-person care. EMTs and CNAs are welcome, with on-site training and WA MA-R credential expected.

The role supports the interdisciplinary team and geriatrics, ensuring smooth workflow and patient-centered communication. Hiring range and pay is competitive, with duties including care coordination, vital signs, documentation, and patient resources.