Medical Assistant I | $6,000 Sign-on Incentive (2026-0745)

Location: Renton, WA | Full Time | 40 hours per week | $6,000 sign-on incentive

Salary Range: $30.49–$46.17/hour, DOE

About the Role

This position is part of the Clinic Network at Valley Medical Center. The role supports providers and ensures efficient patient flow in a fast-paced outpatient setting. Responsibilities include clinical duties, patient communication, and operational tasks within the Medical Assistant (MA) scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial intake screening, including verifying the reason for the patient visit and obtaining vital signs per network policy.
• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas, including setting up for procedures and treatments.
• Assist providers with patient flow, examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Maintain and update patient records, including medication, immunization, and health maintenance records.
• Schedule, coordinate, and monitor patient appointments; complete daily patient recalls.
• Act as a communication liaison between providers, patients, and clinic staff.
• Perform venous and capillary blood withdrawals, injections (intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular), and administer medications/immunizations per provider orders and scope of practice.
• Conduct waived laboratory tests, tympanograms, and ear irrigations (with provider order).
• Provide patient education and approved instructions.
• Apply aseptic techniques, infection control practices, and standard precautions.
• Manage back-office duties, including prioritizing and organizing messages, orders, and faxes; facilitating workflow for providers.
• Participate in daily huddles to anticipate provider needs and track patient arrivals.
• Communicate with pharmacies to call in prescriptions, refax orders, and ensure timely completion of paperwork.
• Review and complete ancillary charges for office visits; perform "clean" billing submittals.
• Perform inventory of supplies and equipment, and routine maintenance of administrative/clinical equipment.
• Apply principles of quality control and support office operations using electronic systems.

Requirements

• Certified as a Medical Assistant through state-approved testing (Medical Assistant Certified).
• Current American Heart Association CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Good to excellent computer skills, including the ability to navigate multiple applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
• Demonstrated ability to function in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and multitasking demands.
• Professional appearance and demeanor; ability to maintain calm under pressure.
• Strong customer service and patient care skills; ability to interact professionally with diverse patients, staff, and physicians.
• Understanding of clinic structure, design, and workflow.
• Ability to work independently within MA scope of practice while under the direction of a healthcare practitioner.
• Critical thinking skills to anticipate patient needs and facilitate provider efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant (preferred).
• For OBGYN Clinic positions: Minimum 2 years of recent outpatient OBGYN medical assisting experience.
• Experience in specialty clinics (1–2 years preferred for Medical Assistant Specialist roles).

Pay

$30.49–$46.17 per hour, based on experience.