Medical Assistant-Certified

Job Summary:

The Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) will provide comprehensive support in a primary care outpatient clinic focused on elderly patients aged 62 and older. This role involves standard medical assistant duties performed to the top of scope, with a strong emphasis on administrative tasks and effective communication to coordinate patient care with clinicians and external providers. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, and requires punctuality, reliability, and a commitment to quality patient care. Responsibilities:

• Support clinicians in patient care activities within the outpatient primary care setting.
• Perform standard medical assistant duties including patient intake, vital signs, and preparing patients for examinations.
• Manage administrative tasks such as scheduling, documentation, and coordination with outside facilities and physicians.
• Utilize electronic health records (preferably EPIC) for charting and patient data management.
• Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Contribute to value-based care initiatives aimed at minimizing hospital admissions and emergency department utilization for complex elderly patients.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Current and valid Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated administrative experience in a clinical setting.
• Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, with reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Resolved scheduling restrictions and limitations prior to start (e.g., childcare, transportation).
• Basic proficiency with electronic health records; EPIC experience preferred but not required.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience working with elderly or complex patient populations.
• Experience in value-based care models or team-based care environments.

Special Considerations:

• Position is open only to candidates residing within 50 miles of the clinic location.
• Temporary to permanent employment opportunity; permanent placement is expected if performance is satisfactory.
• No weekend or on-call shifts required.
• Strict adherence to schedule is mandatory to ensure consistent patient care coverage.
• Cannot be a Medical Assistant-Registered (MA-R), Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-P), or Medical Assistant-Hemodialysis Technician (MA-HT).

Scheduling:

• Full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a one-hour lunch break.
• No weekend or holiday shifts.
• Shift assignments are fixed and do not require floating between units.