Certified Medical Assistant - North Seattle
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports clinic operations by providing direct member care, assisting providers, and ensuring seamless delivery of healthcare services. This role requires adaptability, collaboration, and an understanding of the medical assistant scope of licensure. The Medical Assistant works with a wide range of individuals, including members, staff, providers, and external contacts, to deliver compassionate, high-quality care. The Medical Assistant is part of the Medical Support Team, which includes both Medical Assistants and Medical support LPN Nurses. This team is expected to support each other as needed across duties, within their current training and licensure.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of a qualified Medical Assistant course with active certification or registration valid in the state of Washington.
- Knowledge of medical support MA scope of licensure and professional guidelines.
- Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems and basic computer applications.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of individuals, including members, staff, providers, and external contacts.
Responsibilities
- Assist providers in preparing for and delivering clinical services, including exams, procedures, and treatments.
- Collect and document member vital signs, medical histories, and relevant health information.
- Perform medical procedures such as blood draws, EKGs, and UA collections within the medical assistant scope of licensure.
- Prepare members for their visits, ensuring comfort and understanding of procedures.
- Provide compassionate care, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment for members.
- Educate members about their treatment plans, follow-up care, and available resources.
- Address member questions and concerns with professionalism and empathy.
- Prepare and maintain the clinic for daily operations, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and adequate supplies.
- Collaborate with team members to coordinate member flow and optimize service delivery.
- Support accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
- Work closely with providers and clinical staff as part of the Medical Support Team to deliver integrated, member-centered care.
- Participate in team meetings, contributing ideas to improve operations and member experiences.
- Assist in onboarding and training new team members as needed.
- Support team members across duties as allowed by current training and licensure.
Benefits
- WCDC provides medical, dental, and vision insurance
- PTO, paid holidays, jury duty, and bereavement leave
- a 401(k) retirement plan
- short‑term and long‑term disability
- an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- a quarterly incentive program
- tribal‑discretion COLA adjustments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
