Medical Assistant (MAC/MAR) - 254352

Certified / Registered Medical Assistant (MA)
Location:On-site
Schedule:Full-time, Monday – Friday (Shifts start between 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM; schedules released a month in advance)
Position Type:Contract (1,040 Hours / 40 hours per week)
Pay Rate Range:$22.19 – $37.72 per hour (Dependent on experience)
Position Summary
We are seeking a high-energy, collaborative, and dedicated Medical Assistant to act as a patient care coordinator and advocate. In this role, you will maintain clinical supplies, ensure proper documentation, and optimize patient flow in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This position features a strong team-based culture focused on breaking down silos and supporting multiple providers.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
・ Clinic Flow & Floating:Float dynamically between two busy clinic floors (2nd and 3rd floors) to support 8 surgeons and 3–4 Physician Assistants (PAs).Note: No coverage required on the Surgery Center (ASC) floor.
・ Patient Care:Room patients, obtain accurate vital signs, take patient histories, and document chief complaints.
・ Volume Management:Efficiently manage high patient volumes (Surgeons average 20–24 patients/day; PAs average 15–20 patients/day).
・ Provider Support:Assist providers with clinical procedures, arrange exam room instruments, prepare sterile fields using vigorous aseptic techniques, and hold/position patients safely during exams or imaging.
・ Chart Prep & Documentation:Perform comprehensive chart prepping at least once a week. Accurately document all patient encounters in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
・ Communication & Triage:Perform phone triage, make post-op calls, respond to voicemails within 24 business hours, and coordinate diagnostic testing/care at outside facilities.
Qualifications & Requirements
・ Education:High school graduate (or equivalent) and graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
・ Licensure:Active Washington StateCertified Medical Assistant(preferred) or activeRegistered Medical Assistantverified with the Department of Health (DOH).
・ Exclusion: Candidates with strictly an MAP (Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist) background are not a fit.
・ Experience:Prior experience in a high-volume, busy clinic is required. Orthopedic experience is preferred but not required (training is provided).
・ New Grads:Open to motivated new graduates who possess a strong drive, excellent personality, and the ability to train up quickly.
・ Technology:Familiarity withEpic(Providence Community Connect) and/orNextGenis a major plus, though comprehensive training will be provided during the first few weeks.
Soft Skills & Core Attributes
・ Collaborative Mindset:A true team player willing to step in and assist teammates across different stations.
・ Adaptability:Ability to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and remain calm in a fast-paced, evolving clinic environment.
・ Communication:Exceptional customer service, empathy, clear oral/written communication, and impeccable integrity.
Perks & Culture
・ Robust Training Period:Includes a multi-week structured onboarding process involving shadowing a senior MA, regular feedback loops, and direct provider guidance.
・ Employee Appreciation:Active culture of appreciation featuring sponsored leadership events, local food trucks, custom frozen yogurt setups, and high-quality gifts (e.g., custom water bottles, beach blankets).