Medical Assistant - Pediatric Urgent Care

About Mary Bridge Children's

Established in Tacoma, WA in 1955, MultiCare's Mary Bridge Children's Hospital has grown into a dedicated comprehensive regional network of health services for children. Serving more than 13 referring hospitals over 9 counties and backed by fully staffed services 24/7, Mary Bridge Children's Hospital offers and supports primary care, emergency services, inpatient care, outpatient specialty clinics, and a level IV NICU. Top performing and award-winning, Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network specializes in meeting the health needs of kids every day.

FTE: .01, Shift: Variable, Schedule: Variable

Position Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) is an integral part of the Physician/Advanced Practice Provider (APP) office team working under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner. Work situations require performance of safe clinical skills within the scope of practice of the MA-C. The MA-C has continuous contact with physicians, APPs, nurses, front office staff, patients and their families/caregivers.

Responsibilities:

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include:

• Organizing patient flow in collaboration with the front office staff

• Interviewing patients

• Obtaining vital signs

• Assisting patients in preparing for exams or treatments

• Performing specimen collection, including venipuncture

• Administration of medications in compliance with Washington State Department of Health regulations and documented competency

• Relaying instructions/information to patients and their families/caregivers

• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include:

• Sending and receiving of patient medical records

• Facilitating patient referrals

• Preparing forms for patients

Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants

• Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

• Mission-driven: Partnering for healing and a healthy future for our patients and the communities we serve

• Award-winning: Named "Top Children's Hospital" by the Leapfrog Group in 2022

• Growing: New free standing children's hospital opening in 2026

• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trials

• Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" in 2023

• Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by breathtaking mountain, forest and water views

• Explore our services at marybridge.org

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $24.33 - $35.01 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.