MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Ballard, Seattle, WA 

Primary Care & Internal Medicine in Ballard is looking for a Medical Assistant to join their team.

Overview of Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.
• Collect and document vital signs, chief complaints, medications, and allergies.
• Assist clinicians with injections, EKGs, and various clinical procedures.
• Ensure precise EMR documentation for all patient assessments and actions.
• Coordinate follow-up care and manage patient messages/phone calls as directed.

Team Structure / Org Chart:

• Providers: 10 total (9 MDs, 1 DNP).
• MA Team: 10 total Medical Assistants
• Workflow: MAs are generally assigned to a specific provider. 1:1 ratio unless covering for call outs

Schedule/Shift:

• 4 days per week 
• 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
• No travel required.

Pay:

$20.00 - $29.00 an hour (Dependant on experience)

Requirements:

• Medical Assistant Registration or Certification from an accredited program.
• Active record of excellent attendance.
• Strong EMR experience
• Someone who is proactive, professional, and a team player.

Contract Length:

3-6 months. Opportunity to convert to permanent hire after satisfactory completion of contract.

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Time Offered (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances; WA - 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked)
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility ^requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)
• 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, ⁶4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)⁷
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Term Life Insurance Plan

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.