EvergreenHealth·Kirkland, Washington
The Medical Assistant is responsible for greeting and rooming patients, taking histories, and recording vital signs. They also assist providers with exams, surgical procedures, and the administration of injections while maintaining a sterile environment.
Responsible for assisting providers in delivering quality patient care and promoting a culture of safety.
1. Greets and rooms patients per standard. 2. Takes patients history and vital signs. 3. Prepares patients for exam. 4. Assists provider with exam/surgical procedures and diagnostic testing. 5. Maintains appropriate sterile environment for the clinical procedure or situation, adhering to the Washington State standard for transmission precautions. 6. Administers injections (intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular) per provider orders.
Must utilize EMR efficiently and follow appropriate processes for entering and retrieving data from EMR.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
License,
Certification,
Education or
Experience:
REQUIRED for the position: High School graduate or equivalent or applicable coursework to be applied to obtain required WA State Medical Assistant Certification.
Current WA State Medical Assistant Certification.
Current national certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologist (AMT), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
Proficient with medical terminology
DESIRED for the position:
National certification through the American Associations of Medical Assistants (AAMA) strongly preferred.
1 year of MA experience in a medical office or healthcare setting.
Candidates must be a high school graduate with current WA State and national Medical Assistant certifications and BLS certification. Proficiency in medical terminology and EMR usage is required, with one year of experience preferred.
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.
