Pediatrics MA: Patient Care & Team Collaboration

PeaceHealth; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

EAP and mental health program

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant – Pediatrics for a Full Time, 0.80 FTE, variable position in Washington. The role supports physicians and healthcare teams in delivering care to pediatric patients, within the MA scope of practice.

Responsibilities include preparing patients and rooms, taking vital signs, performing injections, wound care, and maintaining accurate EMR records. Requires WA MA certification and accredited program completion.

Qualifications

• WA state MA certification required; interim accepted with full credential within 12 months.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a medical office preferred.
• Accredited Medical Assistant program completion required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exams and record vital signs.
• Arrange exam rooms; prepare supplies and equipment for procedures.
• Administer injections and assist with wound care as directed.
• Maintain patient records and data entry in EMR.
• Assist in scheduling tests and follow-up appointments, and coordinate patient flow.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Time management

Communication

Asepsis

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

MOA eligibility or MOA exam readiness

MOA apprenticeship

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant – Pediatrics for a Full Time, 0.80 FTE, variable position in Washington. The role supports physicians and healthcare teams in delivering care to pediatric patients, within the MA scope of practice.

Responsibilities include preparing patients and rooms, taking vital signs, performing injections, wound care, and maintaining accurate EMR records. Requires WA MA certification and accredited program completion.