Providence·Seattle, Washington
Perform basic patient care through both administrative and clinical duties under the delegation of a licensed practitioner. Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
This is a combined posting for an 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.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Health Services DBA Swedish 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.
The MA I works unders the delegation of a licensed practioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing basic patient care to assigned patients. Basic patient care needs will be met though both administrative and clinical duties. An MA I is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
The MA II works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing patient care to assigned patients. The MA II performs all aspects of the MA I role and is fully competent in the clinical needs/functions for assigned clinic/location of work. An MA II is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
Associate Medical Assistant,
Seattle (Seattle, WA) Min: $22.24, Max: $33.33
• Upon hire: National Medical Assistant Certification
Medical Assistant,
Seattle (Seattle, WA) Min: $24.26, Max: $37.11
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits [https://swedish.jobs/why-swedish/#benefits-rewards] 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 [https://swedish.jobs/why-swedish/#mission-values] of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits [https://providence.jobs/benefits/].
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act [https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.provhealth.org/HR-onboarding/LA_County_Fair_Chance_Ordinance_2024.pdf].
Requires graduation from an accredited medical assistant program or equivalent military training, along with Washington Medical Assistant Certification and BLS certification. Depending on the level, 0 to 6 months of healthcare or medical assistant experience is required.
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.
