Medical Assistant

About the role

Joining Allegro Pediatrics means becoming part of a team where every role contributes to healthier futures for children. With the opportunity for on-the-job training and advancement to a Registered Medical Assistant role, you’ll find room to grow in a supportive, patient-centered environment. This role is integral in supporting the clinic team to provide a compassionate, seamless care experience for our patients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient rooming and flow in a fast-paced clinic environment
• Support providers with procedures and anticipate their clinical needs
• Perform patient intakes, including vital signs, vision/hearing screenings, and documentation
• Administer vaccines and single-dose medications
• Clean and stock exam rooms and maintain clinic cleanliness and safety standards
• Communicate with patients and families via phone calls and patient portal messages
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, and support teams to ensure high-quality care
• Exhibit professionalism and sound judgment within the scope of role
• Participate in ongoing training, projects, and quality improvement initiatives
• Perform lab-related tasks
• Promote atmosphere of patient care and customer service excellence, respecting patient rights, confidentiality, diversity, and developmental needs
• Other duties assigned by management

Requirements

• Commitment to a minimum of 1.5 years in this position
• Prior healthcare or pediatric experience is a plus, but not required
• Ability to obtain Medical Assistant – Registered (MA-R) credential (sponsored by Allegro Pediatrics)
• Must adhere to all Allegro Pediatrics employee health screening policies
• Must always demonstrate professionalism and integrity
• Proficient computer skills
• Excellent customer service, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal/people skills
• Strong organizational/multi-tasking skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to work across multiple clinic locations
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School/GED diploma or higher

Pre-Employment Requirements: Background check, drug testing in compliance with Washington State Bill 5123 for this safety-sensitive position, current COVID immunization (or as newly released), flu immunizations (or as newly released), and various other immunization requirements. All employees are required to wear a surgical, KN95, or N95 mask at all times while in clinic, patient-facing.

Pay

• Medical Assistant-Registered: $24.59/hour
• Medical Assistant-Certified: $27.20/hour

Schedule

• Full time: 4 days/week, 10-hour shifts (4/10s), 40 hours/week
• Day off: Thursday
• Schedules are published 2 months in advance
• Employees are required to work one weekend day per month in addition to their weekday schedule and one holiday each year
• Weekends and holiday hours receive additional pay differentials

Benefits

• Bi-weekly payroll
• Overtime after 40 hours a week
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer paid life, AD&D insurance
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan with employer matching
• Anniversary bonus
• Annual performance review bonus
• License renewals reimbursement
• Birthday/anniversary recognition

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and bending
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English and communicate effectively