Medical Assistant - Primary Care, Multiple Clinics

This Medical Assistant position is a Monday-Friday schedule with no evenings and weekends covering one of our many clinic locations. It isimportant part of the care team who work closely with our licensed practitioners to provide care for our patients.  This role is responsible for administrative and clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examination, and assisting physicians with exams. 

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Group and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. 

That’s why we offer a first-in-class benefits package that starts on your first day of employment including health, dental, vision, on-the-job training & certification programs, tuition reimbursement, college education, and more.

HOME CLINIC: Open positions are located at various clinics across North side, South Hill, Valley, Downtown.  We will discuss current open positions and your preferences during the interview.

The job utilizes a combination of skills including:

• Clerical computer and phone skills
• Customer service/people skills
• Medical terminology
• Hands on clinical skills

 Typical job skills include:

• Taking vital signs like pulse and blood pressure
• Updating medications, allergies and other information in patient’s medical records
• Performing some medical procedures, specimen collection and lab testing

This is a combined posting for Associate Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant Registered and Medical Assistant. The requirements of each role are listed below under each associated title. Consideration for each role will be based on qualifications. If you have the qualifications of any one of these three positions, we encourage you to apply.

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible rehire and external candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment. 

Associate Medical Assistant

Required qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants or Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program or Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces or Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant that includes the following clinical skills: obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration.
• Upon hire: Washington Medical Assistant Certification
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting (0-6 months)

Preferred qualifications:

• 6 months - Prior experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast paced environment.
• 6 months - Previous experience in a healthcare setting working with an Electronic Health record (EHR).

Associate Medical Assistant Salary Range, NE Washington: Min: $17.06, Max: $26.07

Most candidates can expect a starting pay of $20.91/hr or higher depending on experience. 

Medical Assistant Registered:

Required Qualifications:

• Washington Medical Assistant Registration within 60 days of hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• 6 months of healthcare experience.
• 6 months of Medical Assistant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training - Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Secretary or Health Unit Coordinator/Clerk. 

Medical Assistant Registered, Salary Range, NE Washington: Min: $17.06, Max: $26.07

Most candidates can expect a starting pay of $20.91/hr or higher depending on experience. 

Medical Assistant

Required qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants or Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program or Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces or Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant that includes the following clinical skills: obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration.
• Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• 6 months Healthcare experience
• 6 months Medical Assistant experience

Medical Assistant Salary Range, NE Washington: Min: $18.50, Max: $28.27

Most candidates can expect a starting pay of $22.19/hr or higher depending on experience. 

Career Growth

We are proud to offer a robust career ladder for Medical Assistants at Providence. For those who are interested in career growth, we offer additional training and opportunities for informal leadership experiences to help you prepare for advancement. After meeting eligibility requirements, additional future roles many Associate Medical Assistants and Medical Assistants may consider are:

• Senior Medical Assistant, pay range of $19.38 - $30.23
• Lead Medical Assistant, pay range of $21.54 - $33.59

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Minimum Salary: 20.71

Maximum Salary: 31.68