Vancouver Clinic·Vancouver, Washington
Support palliative care and geriatric providers by managing patient visits, obtaining vitals, and coordinating clinical workflows. Act as a compassionate point of contact for patients and families while maintaining accurate documentation in the EHR.
Join the Palliative Care and Geriatrics Team as a WA State Certified Medical Assistant!
Our Palliative Care team is dedicated to improving quality of life through compassionate, whole-person care. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families while working alongside a collaborative and mission-driven team based approached care team.
The Palliative Care Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) plays a vital role in supporting patients with serious or chronic illness by providing compassionate, patient-centered care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary palliative care team. This role focuses on creating a supportive experience for patients and families while assisting providers with clinical workflows, coordination of care, and communication across the continuum of care. This role will also support Geriatric patients. The ideal candidate demonstrates empathy, strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to support patients through complex healthcare journeys while maintaining excellent clinical and operational standards.
$21.81 - $30.53
The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.
We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program.
Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE.
Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment.
Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.).
We also offer a 401k retirement plan, along with an employer matching contribution up to 4%.
Compensation packages and time off programs vary and are dependent on factors such as department, position type, primary work state and FTE.
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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. We are 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.
Market context
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.
