Medical Assistant

Job Title: Medical Assistant
Job Description
Join a patient-focused healthcare team in Downtown Seattle as a Medical Assistant, providing both clinical and administrative support in a community health setting. In this role, you deliver compassionate care to a diverse patient population, including individuals living with HIV/AIDS, while helping to ensure efficient clinic operations and a consistently positive patient experience.
Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and phlebotomy with a high level of accuracy, safety, and patient comfort.
• Provide core medical assistant support, including rooming patients, taking and recording vital signs, and assisting with basic patient care.
• Support clinical workflows to keep daily operations running smoothly and efficiently.
• Provide front office coverage, including greeting patients and managing patient flow.
• Complete patient intake and registration, ensuring accurate and timely collection of patient information.
• Verify insurance information and process referrals in alignment with clinic procedures.
• Deliver a positive, respectful, and empathetic patient experience at every interaction.
• Collaborate closely with clinical and administrative team members to ensure seamless coordination of care and services.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to clinical protocols in all aspects of work.
• Discuss and support conversations related to sexual health, including HIV/AIDS, with sensitivity and professionalism.

Essential Skills

• At least 2+ years of experience working as a Medical Assistant.
• Active Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) credential in Washington State.
• At least 1+ year of experience performing blood draws and phlebotomy.
• Proficiency in blood collection techniques and safe handling of specimens.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to provide both clinical and administrative support in a busy clinic setting.
• Comfort discussing sexual health topics, including HIV/AIDS, with patients in a respectful and professional manner.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support a positive patient experience.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary clinical and administrative teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a community health or safety-net clinic environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse communities, including individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
• Experience working in or supporting LGBTQ+ communities.
• Ability to maintain empathy, professionalism, and efficiency when working with patients of varied backgrounds and health needs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in both clinical and administrative tasks.

Work Environment
This role is based in a clinic environment in Downtown Seattle, serving a diverse community, including individuals living with HIV/AIDS and patients regardless of ability to pay. You work as part of a collaborative team of clinical and administrative professionals in a setting that supports and affirms LGBTQ+ patients and staff. The clinic offers full benefits, including three weeks of paid time off, as well as opportunities for pay increases such as an annual cost-of-living adjustment and eligibility for a quarterly performance-based bonus after the introductory period. The environment is fast-paced yet supportive, with a strong emphasis on impactful, community-centered care and a professional clinical dress code appropriate for direct patient interaction.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $54080.00/yr.
Medical, Dental, Vision Medical GAP Plan - To help our employees with their out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, AHF provides employees enrolled in our Medical Plans, $2,250 for single, $4,500 for employee +1, and $5,000 for families, to pay their deductible and co-insurances for eligible medical services. NYLife - Basic Life Insurance, Short term disability, long term disability FSA, EAP, 401k, PSLF, Education assistance, employee discounts, childcare discounts etc. 3 Weeks Accrued PTO (4 weeks after 3 years of service), Accrued Sick Pay, 8 holidays + 1 floating holiday
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026.
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