Medical Assistant I | $6,000 Sign-on Incentive (2026-0746)

Location: Renton, WA | Full Time | 40 hours per week | Salary Range: $30.49–$46.17/hr (DOE) | $6,000 sign-on incentive

About the Role

This position is part of the Clinic Network at Valley Medical Center. The role involves critical duties and essential functions of a Medical Assistant, with responsibilities evolving to meet the organization's changing needs. The Medical Assistant serves as a liaison between patients and providers, ensuring efficient patient flow and high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Perform within legal and ethical boundaries, ensuring accurate documentation of patient communication and clinical treatments.
• Maintain and update medical records in compliance with State, Federal, and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Medical Assistant scope and role, executing duties within a fast-paced environment.
• Anticipate and facilitate provider workflow, including managing patient wait times and assisting with time management.
• Perform initial intake screening, obtain and record patient information, and prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
• Obtain vital signs per network policy and maintain examination and treatment areas.
• Assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments, including administering medications, immunizations, and performing waived laboratory tests as ordered by the provider.
• Perform venous and capillary invasive procedures for blood withdrawal, as well as intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections.
• Apply or assist with durable medical equipment and perform tympanograms and ear irrigations (with provider order).
• Provide approved patient education and instructions.
• Maintain and update medication, immunization, and health maintenance records.
• Schedule, coordinate, and monitor appointments, including completing patient recalls daily.
• Apply principles of aseptic techniques and infection control, including standard precautions and disposal of biohazards.
• Perform inventory of supplies and equipment, and routine maintenance of administrative and clinical equipment.
• Utilize computer and electronic equipment to support office operations and ensure quality control.
• Review and complete ancillary charges for office visits and perform "clean" billing submittals.
• Manage back-office duties, including multitasking, prioritizing, and organizing workflow for providers.
• Participate in huddles with providers to anticipate needs, track patient arrivals, and facilitate communication.
• Manage messaging and order workflow, including forwarding messages to providers, contacting patients, and coordinating prescriptions.
• Expedite written orders from providers, ensuring all paperwork is signed and processed in a timely manner.
• Act as a liaison between Patient Service Representatives (PSRs), Medical Assistants, and Providers.

Requirements

• Certified as a Medical Assistant through State testing (Medical Assistant Certified).
• Good to excellent computer skills, including the ability to navigate multiple applications.
• Current American Heart Association CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
• Neat and professional appearance, with strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively while performing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Understanding of clinic structure, cultural diversity, and patient care across all age groups.
• For OBGYN Clinic positions: Minimum two years of recent outpatient/medical office OBGYN medical assisting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a medical assisting role, preferably in the specialty area related to the position vacancy.

Benefits

• $6,000 sign-on incentive.

Pay

Salary Range: $30.49–$46.17 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Variable hours as needed.