Medical Assistant I | $6,000 Sign-on Incentive (2026-0590)

About the role

The position is located at the Cardiology Clinic in Renton, part of the VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER Job Description Clinic Network. The role is a Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) 1 position.

Responsibilities

• Perform within legal and ethical boundaries
• Document patient communication and clinical treatments accurately and appropriately
• Maintain medical records
• Comply with State, Federal and regulatory agencies
• Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of Medical Assistant scope and role
• Engage and master the scope and role of a MA within a fast-paced environment
• Function effectively in an environment where it is necessary to perform several tasks simultaneously, and where interruptions are frequent
• Demonstrate clear understanding of clinic structure and design
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form in English language
• Apply principles of aseptic techniques and infection control
• Practice standard precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazards
• Perform inventory of supplies and equipment
• Perform routine maintenance of administrative and clinical equipment
• Apply computer and other electronic equipment techniques to support office operations
• Perform methods of quality control
• Review and complete ancillary charges for office visits
• Complete all forms and data sets for patient care to the maximum limit of scope
• Schedule, coordinate and monitor appointments
• Complete patient recalls daily
• Participate in huddles with providers to anticipate needs/orders/procedures for the day
• View daily schedule throughout the day to track when patients arrive
• Communicate/assign to patients when messages have been answered
• Contact pharmacies to call in prescriptions or refax through electronic fax
• Facilitate care management calls if necessary
• Expedite written orders from provider
• Fax or mail paperwork to pharmacies, other medical centers and/or patients
• Ensure all paperwork is signed off by appropriate provider in a timely manner
• Manage messaging and order workflow
• Organize and allocate orders in a timely fashion
• Research and respond to messages in a timely fashion
• Act as liaison between the PSR, MA and Provider Clinical Partner

Qualifications

• Vetted by the State through testing as a Medical Assistant Certified
• Good to excellent computer skills including the ability to successfully navigate between multiple applications
• One year of experience preferred
• Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in English language
• Current American Heart Association CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers required

Skills

• Legal Concepts
• Document patient communication and clinical treatments accurately and appropriately
• Maintain medical records
• Comply with State, Federal and regulatory agencies
• Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of Medical Assistant scope and role
• Engage and master the scope and role of a MA within a fast-paced environment
• Function effectively in an environment where it is necessary to perform several tasks simultaneously, and where interruptions are frequent
• Demonstrate clear understanding of clinic structure and design
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form in English language
• Apply principles of aseptic techniques and infection control
• Practice standard precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazards
• Perform inventory of supplies and equipment
• Perform routine maintenance of administrative and clinical equipment
• Apply computer and other electronic equipment techniques to support office operations
• Perform methods of quality control
• Review and complete ancillary charges for office visits
• Complete all forms and data sets for patient care to the maximum limit of scope
• Schedule, coordinate and monitor appointments
• Complete patient recalls daily
• Participate in huddles with providers to anticipate needs/orders/procedures for the day
• View daily schedule throughout the day to track when patients arrive
• Communicate/assign to patients when messages have been answered
• Contact pharmacies to call in prescriptions or refax through electronic fax
• Facilitate care management calls if necessary
• Expedite written orders from provider
• Fax or mail paperwork to pharmacies, other medical centers and/or patients
• Ensure all paperwork is signed off by appropriate provider in a timely manner
• Manage messaging and order workflow
• Organize and allocate orders in a timely fashion
• Research and respond to messages in a timely fashion
• Act as liaison between the PSR, MA and Provider Clinical Partner

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Min $30.49 - Max $46.17/hrly.

Schedule

Variable