Rheumatology Medical Assistant — Three‑Day Weekend & Growth

Optum; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k plan

Stock purchase option

Job summary

Optum is hiring a Medical Assistant at Summit Rheumatology Clinic in Olympia, WA. The role supports providers with clinical and clerical tasks to deliver safe, quality patient care.

You will greet patients, collect data, assist during exams, manage labs and prescriptions, and help coordinate referrals. A certified MA with CPR/BLS and MS Outlook proficiency is required; EMR/ECW experience preferred. The schedule is Mon-Thu, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM, with a three-day weekend.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Current MA Certification.
• BLS/CPR required upon hire.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients at the front desk and manage check-in.
• Collect patient assessment data including vital signs, chief complaint, and medications.
• Prepare patients for provider evaluation and assist during exams and procedures.
• Maintain clean work area, exam treatment area, and lab; restock supplies.
• Assist with lab procedures, collect specimens, and label for reference lab.
• Document patient information in the medical record and update treatment procedures.
• Process scripts, referrals, and authorizations as needed.
• Manage patient flow, answer phones, and optimize appointment efficiency.
• Schedule injections and infusions; manage inventory and supplies.
• Perform diagnostic testing procedures.

Skills

MS Outlook

BLS/CPR

EMR/ECW

Education

Graduate of accredited medical assistant program

Current MA Certification

Tools

EMR/ECW

Job description

Optum is hiring a Medical Assistant at Summit Rheumatology Clinic in Olympia, WA. The role supports providers with clinical and clerical tasks to deliver safe, quality patient care.

You will greet patients, collect data, assist during exams, manage labs and prescriptions, and help coordinate referrals. A certified MA with CPR/BLS and MS Outlook proficiency is required; EMR/ECW experience preferred. The schedule is Mon-Thu, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM, with a three-day weekend.