Certified Medical Assistant - Palliative Care

WA State Certified Medical Assistant – Palliative Care & Geriatrics Join the Palliative Care and Geriatrics Team to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families while working alongside a collaborative, mission-driven team. Key Responsibilities Support palliative care providers with patient visits, clinical documentation, and care coordination. Room patients, obtain vital signs, reconcile medications, and prepare charts for visits. Assist with symptom management workflows and patient follow-up communications. Coordinate referrals, imaging, lab work, and specialty appointments as needed. Serve as a compassionate point of contact for patients, families, caregivers, and community partners. Support advanced care planning discussions through preparation of documentation and patient resources. Collaborate closely with RNs, clinicians, and interdisciplinary team members. Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record (EHR). Help create a calm, respectful, and supportive environment for patients and families navigating serious illness. Participate in quality improvement and workflow optimization initiatives within the palliative care department. Requirements Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program. Certification from a national certifying entity (AAMA, NCCT, AMT, NHA, etc.). Current Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified credential required, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. Current healthcare provider BLS required. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to navigate sensitive conversations compassionately. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment. Preferred Experience with EPIC or electronic medical records. Previous experience in primary care, oncology, hospice, geriatrics, internal medicine, or palliative care. Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care. Strong organizational and multitasking skills. Ability to remain calm and supportive in emotionally complex situations. Commitment to dignity, respect, and holistic patient care. Passion for improving quality of life for patients and families. Pay Range $21.81 – $30.53 per hour. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, and employee assistance program. Optional supplemental benefits: voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services. 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4%. We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program. Eligibility for benefits depends on position type and FTE. Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment. Compensation packages and time off programs vary by department, position type, primary work state, and FTE. Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vancouver Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Vancouver Clinic is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screen and immunization requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein)