Job DescriptionMedical 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. The MA I works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner 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. A 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 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).
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 or Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist 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 an equivalent combination of coursework, experience/training to qualify to sit for a National Certification exam
Salary Range by Location: 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 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 opportunities for informal leadership experiences to help you prepare for advancement. After meeting eligibility requirements, additional future roles many Associate Medical Assistants and Medical Assistants may consider are:
- Senior Medical Assistant, pay range of $20.31 - $31.67
- Lead Medical Assistant, pay range of $21.54 - $33.59
Why Join Providence?Our best-in-class benefits 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 of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.About UsAt 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. The amounts listed 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.About the TeamProvidence Clinical Network (PCN) is a service line within Providence serving patients across seven states with quality, compassionate, coordinated care. Collectively, our medical groups and affiliate practices are the third largest group in the country with over 11,000 providers, 900 clinics and 30,000 caregivers. PCN is comprised of Providence Medical Group in Alaska, Washington, Montana and Oregon; Swedish Medical Group in Washington's greater Puget Sound area, Pacific Medical Centers in western Washington; Kadlec in southeast Washington; Providence's St. John's Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Institute in Southern California; Providence Facey Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Foundation in Northern and Southern California; and Covenant Medical Group and Covenant Health Partners in west Texas and eastern New Mexico.Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.