Certified Medical Assistant **ESO Sign On Bonus**

Job Description

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – Primary Care

Primary Location: Bellingham, Washington Secondary Location: Everett, WA

Compensation: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Position Summary:

This is a Full-time on-site role for a Certified Medical Assistant located in Bellingham, WA which will also serve as a float MA for our Everett clinic. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) plays a vital role in both clinical and front office operations within a primary care setting. This dual-function role supports providers and patients by ensuring efficient patient flow, accurate documentation, and exceptional customer service from check-in to check-out.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Duties:

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• Greet and room patients; obtain and document vital signs, medical history, reason for visit, obtaining last visit notes and/or lab results
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• Assist providers during exams and minor procedures
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• Administer medications and vaccines as ordered by the provider
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• Perform in-office testing (e.g., EKGs, urinalysis, strep tests) and collect lab specimens
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• Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection as required.
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• Ensure proper documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) AdvancedMD
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• Monitor inventory and maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and clinical supplies
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• Other duties as assigned
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Front Office Duties:

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• Greet patients and visitors in a professional, courteous manner
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• Manage patient check-in and check-out processes
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• Verify insurance eligibility and collect co-pays or payments
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• Schedule appointments, referrals, and follow-up visits
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• Answer multi-line phones and respond to messages promptly and accurately
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• Maintain patient records and ensure HIPAA compliance
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• Other duties as assigned
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Qualifications:

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• Certification: Washington State Certification as a Medical Assistant (MA-C) and current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification
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• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; graduation from an accredited MA program
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• Experience:
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• One-year clinical experience in primary care or outpatient setting preferred
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• Knowledge of insurance verification, medical billing, and front desk workflows
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• Skills:
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• Strong communication and organizational skills
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• Proficient in EMR system (AdvancedMD)
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• Ability to multitask and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
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• Professional, patient-centered attitude with attention to detail
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Work Schedule:

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• Full-time/M-F/ 8am – 5pm
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• Schedule flexibility required
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• Possible float between two outpatient clinic locations in the Bellingham and Everett, WA areas, as needed.
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