Medical Assistant I | $6,000 Sign-on Incentive (2026-0704)
for section headings (e.g., About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID/requisition numbers as headings; fold minor metadata into short
or drop it. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc). There's no explicit cookie etc but there is generic "Job Description: VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER Job Description Clinic Network ..." which is generic but we need to keep substantive info. We need sections only when posting has real, specific content. So we need to identify sections: About the role (maybe from job description), Responsibilities (list of duties), Requirements/Qualifications (prerequisites, qualifications), Skills (maybe from qualifications), Benefits (sign-on incentive), Pay (salary range), Schedule (hours, shift, FTE). Also maybe "Location". But location is not in the list of allowed headings; we could put it under a short
maybe as metadata. The instruction: "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So we can include location, req number etc in a
maybe under a generic "Details" but not as heading. However they only gave specific heading examples; we can still use other headings? They said use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Likely they expect only those headings. So we should create sections for those that have content.
Let's extract:
- About the role: maybe a brief description: "Medical Assistant I at Valley Medical Center Clinic Network. Role: See job description for Clinical Support Partner for generic job duties. Area of assignment: Clinic network. Hours of work: Variable. Responsible to: Clinic Manager." That's substantive.
- Responsibilities: list of duties from "Job Description" sections: many bullet-like sentences. We need to put them in - . Must preserve all substantive info; we can break into items.
- Requirements / Qualifications: prerequisites: "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 1 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." Also later "Job Qualifications: 1 year of experience preferred Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in English language. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required." Also many qualification statements under "Qualifications:" list (legal concepts, etc). We'll combine.
- Skills: maybe from qualifications: computer skills, communication, etc. But we could also put those under Qualifications. The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe combine Requirements and Qualifications into one section? But they gave separate headings; we can decide to include both if they have distinct content. However many overlap. Could make "Requirements" for prerequisites and "Qualifications" for the list of demonstrated abilities. Might be okay.
- Benefits: sign-on incentive $6,000. Also maybe other benefits not mentioned. So we can have Benefits section with that.
- Pay: Salary Range: Min $30.49- Max $46.17/hrly. DOE. Also maybe mention "$6,000 Sign-on Incentive" but that's benefit.
- Schedule: Shift: Type: Full Time FTE: 1 Hours: Variable? Actually "Shift: Type: Full Time FTE: 1 Hours:" then "City State: Renton, WA". Also "AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Clinic network HOURS OF WORK: Variable". So schedule: Full Time, FTE 1, Variable hours.
We also have location: Renton, WA. Could be placed in a
maybe under a generic "Details" but not heading. Since they said fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. We'll include a
with location and requisition number maybe.
We must not include boilerplate like "Job Description: VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER Job Description Clinic Network The position description is a guide..." but we need to keep substantive info. The generic fluff maybe can be trimmed? But we must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. However we can remove redundant sentences that are boilerplate like "The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list..." That's still substantive? It's generic but maybe considered boilerplate. The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. That generic description may be considered boilerplate but it's part of the job description. However it's not specific to the role; it's a standard disclaimer. Might be considered boilerplate. Safer to keep it? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." The disclaimer is not substantive about the role; it's generic. I'd consider it boilerplate and can remove. Similarly "Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization." That's generic. So we can omit those lines.
We need to extract substantive duties: many bullet-like sentences under "Job Description". Let's list them:
From the text after "Job Description:" we have:
"VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER Job Description Clinic Network The position description is a guide..." (we may drop generic). Then:
"TITLE: Medical Assistant ROLE: See job description for Clinical Support Partner for generic job duties. AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Clinic network HOURS OF WORK: Variable RESPONSIBLE TO: Clinic Manager"
Then "Prerequisites:" list.
Then "Qualifications:" list (legal concepts etc.)
Then later "Job Qualifications:" again.
Then "Unique Physical/Mental Demands..." maybe we can include under Responsibilities? But it's about demands; maybe we can include as part of Responsibilities or a separate section? Not in allowed headings. Could fold into Responsibilities as items.
Then "Performance Responsibilities Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner Unique Job Functions: (performed in accordance with supervision requirements established by statute and administrative code.) Medical Assisting ..." then a paragraph about role.
Then "BACK OFFICE DUTIES/FACILITATOR" list.
Thus we need to capture duties: many items.
We'll create a Responsibilities
with items summarizing each duty but preserving detail. Must not invent or summarize away detail; we can keep each sentence as an item.
Let's extract distinct duty sentences:
- Perform initial intake screening by "verifying" reason for patient visit
- Obtain and record patient information
- Obtain vital signs per network policy for each patient visit
- Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas
- Prepare patient for examinations procedure and treatments
- Assist with examination, procedures and treatments
- Maintain and update all medication and immunization records
- Maintain, reviews and updates health maintenance records
- Complete all forms and data sets for patient care to the maximum limit of scope
- Schedule, coordinate and monitor appointments
- Complete patient recalls daily
- Apply principles of aseptic techniques and infection control
- Practice standard precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazards
- Comply with quality assurance practices
- 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
- Perform "clean" billing submittals
- Perform venous and capillary invasive procedures for blood withdrawal
- Perform intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
- Apply, or assists with application of, durable medical equipment
- Administer medications as ordered by the provider and per scope of practice
- Administer immunizations
- Performs tympanograms, and ear irrigations (with Provider order)
- Performs waived Laboratory Tests
- Gives approved instructions and patient education to patients
- Participate in huddles with providers to anticipate needs/orders/procedures for the day
- View daily schedule throughout the day to track when patients arrive in order to communicate/assign, read, investigate and forward messages to appropriate provider (if needed)
- Contact patient when messages have been answered and record message in EMR
- Call pharmacies to call in prescriptions that have been approved in EMR or refax through electronic fax
- Facilitate care management calls if necessary
- Expedite written orders from provider (no verbal orders of any kind)
- 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
- Manages messaging and order workflow
- Organizes and allocates orders in a timely fashion
- Researches and responds to messages in a timely fashion
- Acts as liaison between the PSR, MA and Provider Clinical Partner
Also from earlier: "Inform and update patient of anticipated wait times", "Assist providers with patient flow time management". Also "Anticipate and facilitate provider work flow". Also "Perform initial intake screening by "verifying" reason for patient visit" already.
Also "Perform venous and capillary invasive procedures for blood withdrawal" etc.
Also "Perform tympanograms, and ear irrigations (with Provider order)" etc.
Also "Perform waived Laboratory Tests".
Also "Gives approved instructions and patient education to patients".
Also "Back office duties" list.
Also "Unique Physical/Mental Demands, Environment, and Working Conditions: As listed through out the document" - we could ignore as generic.
Also "Performance Responsibilities Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner" - generic.
Now prerequisites: "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 1 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."
We can split into items.
Qualifications list: many bullet points starting with "Legal Concepts", "Perform within legal and ethical boundaries", etc. We'll extract each sentence.
Let's extract qualifications sentences from the block after "Qualifications:" (first occurrence):
- Legal Concepts
- 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
- Demonstrated knowledge and comprehension of Medical Assistant scope and role
- Demonstrated ability to engage and master the scope and role of a MA within a fast-pace environment
- Demonstrated ability to comprehend, execute and act within the limits of MA scope of practice while under the direction of a health care practitioner
- Demonstrated ability to 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
- Communication
- Neat and well-groomed appearance, business professional
- Recognize and respect cultural diversity
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a calm demeanor at all times
- Employ professional telephone and interpersonal techniques
- Recognize and respond effectively to verbal, nonverbal and written communications
- Receive, organize, prioritize, store and maintain transmittable information utilizing electronic technology
- Serve as a "communication liaison" between the physician and patient
- Demonstrated ability to speak, spell and utilize appropriate grammar
maybe under a generic "Details" but not heading. Since they said fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. We'll include a
with location and requisition number maybe. We must not include boilerplate like "Job Description: VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER Job Description Clinic Network The position description is a guide..." but we need to keep substantive info. The generic fluff maybe can be trimmed? But we must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. However we can remove redundant sentences that are boilerplate like "The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list..." That's still substantive? It's generic but maybe considered boilerplate. The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. That generic description may be considered boilerplate but it's part of the job description. However it's not specific to the role; it's a standard disclaimer. Might be considered boilerplate. Safer to keep it? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." The disclaimer is not substantive about the role; it's generic. I'd consider it boilerplate and can remove. Similarly "Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization." That's generic. So we can omit those lines. We need to extract substantive duties: many bullet-like sentences under "Job Description". Let's list them: From the text after "Job Description:" we have: "VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER Job Description Clinic Network The position description is a guide..." (we may drop generic). Then: "TITLE: Medical Assistant ROLE: See job description for Clinical Support Partner for generic job duties. AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Clinic network HOURS OF WORK: Variable RESPONSIBLE TO: Clinic Manager" Then "Prerequisites:" list. Then "Qualifications:" list (legal concepts etc.) Then later "Job Qualifications:" again. Then "Unique Physical/Mental Demands..." maybe we can include under Responsibilities? But it's about demands; maybe we can include as part of Responsibilities or a separate section? Not in allowed headings. Could fold into Responsibilities as items. Then "Performance Responsibilities Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner Unique Job Functions: (performed in accordance with supervision requirements established by statute and administrative code.) Medical Assisting ..." then a paragraph about role. Then "BACK OFFICE DUTIES/FACILITATOR" list. Thus we need to capture duties: many items. We'll create a Responsibilities
- with items summarizing each duty but preserving detail. Must not invent or summarize away detail; we can keep each sentence as an item.
Let's extract distinct duty sentences:
- Perform initial intake screening by "verifying" reason for patient visit
- Obtain and record patient information
- Obtain vital signs per network policy for each patient visit
- Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas
- Prepare patient for examinations procedure and treatments
- Assist with examination, procedures and treatments
- Maintain and update all medication and immunization records
- Maintain, reviews and updates health maintenance records
- Complete all forms and data sets for patient care to the maximum limit of scope
- Schedule, coordinate and monitor appointments
- Complete patient recalls daily
- Apply principles of aseptic techniques and infection control
- Practice standard precautions, including hand washing and disposal of biohazards
- Comply with quality assurance practices
- 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
- Perform "clean" billing submittals
- Perform venous and capillary invasive procedures for blood withdrawal
- Perform intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
- Apply, or assists with application of, durable medical equipment
- Administer medications as ordered by the provider and per scope of practice
- Administer immunizations
- Performs tympanograms, and ear irrigations (with Provider order)
- Performs waived Laboratory Tests
- Gives approved instructions and patient education to patients
- Participate in huddles with providers to anticipate needs/orders/procedures for the day
- View daily schedule throughout the day to track when patients arrive in order to communicate/assign, read, investigate and forward messages to appropriate provider (if needed)
- Contact patient when messages have been answered and record message in EMR
- Call pharmacies to call in prescriptions that have been approved in EMR or refax through electronic fax
- Facilitate care management calls if necessary
- Expedite written orders from provider (no verbal orders of any kind)
- 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
- Manages messaging and order workflow
- Organizes and allocates orders in a timely fashion
- Researches and responds to messages in a timely fashion
- Acts as liaison between the PSR, MA and Provider Clinical Partner
Also from earlier: "Inform and update patient of anticipated wait times", "Assist providers with patient flow time management". Also "Anticipate and facilitate provider work flow". Also "Perform initial intake screening by "verifying" reason for patient visit" already.
Also "Perform venous and capillary invasive procedures for blood withdrawal" etc.
Also "Perform tympanograms, and ear irrigations (with Provider order)" etc.
Also "Perform waived Laboratory Tests".
Also "Gives approved instructions and patient education to patients".
Also "Back office duties" list.
Also "Unique Physical/Mental Demands, Environment, and Working Conditions: As listed through out the document" - we could ignore as generic.
Also "Performance Responsibilities Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner" - generic.
Now prerequisites: "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 1 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."
We can split into items.
Qualifications list: many bullet points starting with "Legal Concepts", "Perform within legal and ethical boundaries", etc. We'll extract each sentence.
Let's extract qualifications sentences from the block after "Qualifications:" (first occurrence):
- Legal Concepts
- 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
- Demonstrated knowledge and comprehension of Medical Assistant scope and role
- Demonstrated ability to engage and master the scope and role of a MA within a fast-pace environment
- Demonstrated ability to comprehend, execute and act within the limits of MA scope of practice while under the direction of a health care practitioner
- Demonstrated ability to 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
- Communication
- Neat and well-groomed appearance, business professional
- Recognize and respect cultural diversity
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a calm demeanor at all times
- Employ professional telephone and interpersonal techniques
- Recognize and respond effectively to verbal, nonverbal and written communications
- Receive, organize, prioritize, store and maintain transmittable information utilizing electronic technology
- Serve as a "communication liaison" between the physician and patient
- Demonstrated ability to speak, spell and utilize appropriate grammar