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Providence St. Joseph Health Medical Assistant - Colville Clinic in Renton, Washington
Description Medical Assistants are an important 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. $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. 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 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. Associate Medical Assistant Required qualifications: 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: Coursework/Training Graduate of accredited school for medical assistants or alternate training program 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, Colville, 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 accredited school for medical assistants, or an equivalent combination of coursework, experience/training to qualify to sit for the WA State Certification exam 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 Preferred Qualifications: Coursework/Training Graduate of accredited school for medical assistants or alternate training program 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). Medical Assistant Salary Range, Colville, 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 opport