Medical Assistant- Certified

Correctional Medical Assistant - Contract

Location: Gig Harbor, WA

Contract Length: 13 weeks with potential for extension

Anticipated Start Date: June 15

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Holidays/Weekends: No weekends, no holidays

Pay

• Local Rate: $30/hour

Benefits

• Weekly pay

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) options

Position Overview

Seeking a Washington State Certified Medical Assistant to provide clinical support services within a correctional healthcare setting in Gig Harbor, WA. This role requires strong clinical skills, professionalism, and comfort working in a structured and secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record vital signs, medical histories, and chief complaints

• Assist providers with examinations, treatments, and minor procedures

• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, injections, wound care, and specimen collection as assigned

• Administer medications and treatments per facility protocol and scope

• Document all care accurately in the electronic medical record

• Adhere to infection control, safety, and correctional facility policies

• Collaborate with nursing staff, providers, and custody personnel to support patient care

Requirements

• Active Washington State Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C)

• Minimum 1 year of recent clinical medical assistant experience

• Urgent care experience preferred

• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills

• Ability to function independently in a fast-paced, regulated environment

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Medical Assistant responsible for performing duties under the direction of a physician to assist in the examination and treatment of patients.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or its equivalent

• Good telephone communication skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology

• Knowledge of medical procedures

• Knowledge of clerical functions

• Current CPR card (if applicable)

• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray (if applicable)

• Current Health Certificate (if applicable)

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program; certification preferred

• Minimum of one year relevant experience preferred.

• Relevant certification/ license if applicable.

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Allied

Job Function: Allied | Medical Assistant | Medical Assistant

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0294

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $1268 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-05-28T22:10:06