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Medical Assistant - Gastrointestinal Surgery

Legacy Health·Vancouver, Washington

$24 - $34/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Assist physicians with patient care, including preparing patients for visits and performing clinical tasks like phlebotomy and medication administration. Manage indirect care through EHR and phone communication for refills and scheduling.

Overview Be the Connection That Makes a Difference in Patient Care Are you a compassionate Medical Assistant looking to make a difference beyond the exam room?

As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in a primary care or specialty clinic.

Here, we go beyond treating symptoms — we care for the whole person, addressing not just medical needs but also recognizing the critical social determinants of health.

You’ll be part of a deeply collaborative care team that includes medical providers, nurses, social workers, behavioral health clinicians, pharmacists, and more — all working together to break down barriers to care.

Your clinical skills, attention to detail, and patient-centered mindset make you a vital link between our patients and their care providers.

If you’re looking for a meaningful role where every interaction counts and teamwork drives real change, we’d love to meet you.

Our benefits meet you where you are.

We’re here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life: Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family.

Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.

Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.

We’re proud to foster a hospital culture that values connection, well-being, and fun — because when our team thrives, our patients do too.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care under the direction of physicians. Prepare patients for office visits and procedures. Preforms a variety of patient care activities, such as vaccine/medication administration, phlebotomy, and point of care testing. Provides indirect patient care via phone or EHR by addressing patient questions, processing medication refills and scheduling follow-up appointments. Utilize electronic health record for efficient care.

Qualifications

One year experience as a clinic back office medical assistant preferred.

Education

  • Completion of a medical assistant program or equivalent experience; or Completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces; or Completion of Basic or Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program (Oregon only) Licensure MA certification required within one year, from either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or the National Healthcare Association (NHA). MA certification requirement may be met instead by current Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license and national EMT registration (NREMT). Oregon only. Washington State certification as a MA or Interim MA required for all who work or float in Washington. Current BLS for Providers from the American Heart Association. Pay Range USD $23.93 - USD $33.50 /Hr. Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

Requirements

Requires completion of a medical assistant program or equivalent military/EMT training and a current BLS certification. MA certification from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA is required within one year of hire.

  • professional certificate
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Care
  • Clinical Support
  • Phlebotomy
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Point Of Care Testing
  • Patient Scheduling
  • Vaccine Administration

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Cell Phone Discounts
  • Health And Wellness Programs

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$24 - $34/hr
Location
Vancouver, Washington
Posted
Jun 1, 2026
Closes
Jul 8, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

Legacy Health

Good health for our people, our patients, our communities and our world. Legacy Health is a local nonprofit that provides comprehensive primary, secondary and tertiary care services across the Portland and Vancouver metro area and the mid-Willamette Valley. That means helping...

Salary listed on 321 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Washington support-services roles stay in steady demand

In Washington, support-services roles in healthcare are typically in steady demand because clinics, hospitals, and long-term care settings need staff who can keep patient flow moving and support licensed teams. These positions are competitive when employers want candidates with a high school diploma, LPN, MA, or CNA training, valid Washington licensure, and BLS certification; EKG and arrhythmia training after hire can also be part of the path. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and certification readiness before applying.

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