Medical Assistant - Neuroscience Institute

About the role

Responsible for assisting providers in delivering quality patient care and promoting a culture of safety.

Responsibilities

• Greets and rooms patients per standard.
• Takes patients’ history and vital signs.
• Prepares patients for exam.
• Assists provider with exam/surgical procedures and diagnostic testing.
• Maintains an appropriate sterile environment for the clinical procedure or situation, adhering to the Washington State standard for transmission precautions.
• Administers injections (intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular) per provider orders.

Skills

• Utilizes EMR efficiently and follows appropriate processes for entering and retrieving data.
• Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

Requirements

• Required:
  • High School graduate or equivalent, or applicable coursework to obtain WA State Medical Assistant Certification.
  • Current WA State Medical Assistant Certification.
  • Current national certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologist (AMT), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
  • Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
  • Proficiency with medical terminology.
• Desired:
  • National certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) strongly preferred.
  • 1 year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical office or healthcare setting.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• On‑demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation, extended illness bank/sick leave, and paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and legal insurance
• Pay‑in‑lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking and commuter benefits

Pay

Wage Range: $24.42 – $39.06 per hour (MA State Certified) | $26.91 – $43.05 per hour (Nationally Certified)

Bonus: Up to $5,000 for new EvergreenHealth hires with a minimum of one year of experience; up to $2,500 for new MA graduates.

Additional premiums may be offered based on shift, certifications, or degrees. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience, level of education, and internal equity.