Medical Assistant Lead

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the clinic manager to coordinate daily operations, optimize workflow, problem solve and create staff schedules.
• Aid in patient care under the direction of physicians.
• Prepare patients for office visits and procedures.
• Perform a variety of patient care activities, such as vaccine/medication administration, phlebotomy, and point of care testing.
• Provide indirect patient care via phone or EHR by addressing patient questions, processing medication refills and scheduling follow-up appointments.
• Utilize electronic health record for efficient care.

Qualifications

• One year experience preferred as a clinic back office medical assistant
• Completion of a medical assistant program; or Completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces
• Licensure MA certification required within one year, from either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or the National Healthcare Association (NHA).
• Washington State certification as a MA or Interim MA required for all who work or float in Washington.
• Current BLS for Providers from the American Heart Association.

Benefits

Our benefits meet you where you are. We are here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life: Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family. Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs. Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.

About the Role

Are you a compassionate Medical Assistant looking to make a difference beyond the exam room? As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in a primary care or specialty clinic. Here, we go beyond treating symptoms — we care for the whole person, addressing not just medical needs but also recognizing the critical social determinants of health. You’ll be part of a deeply collaborative care team that includes medical providers, nurses, social workers, behavioral health clinicians, pharmacists, and more — all working together to break down barriers to care. Your clinical skills, attention to detail, and patient-centered mindset make you a vital link between our patients and their care providers.

Pay

Pay Range: USD $24.84 - USD $35.51 /Hr.

Legacy Health’s Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you.