Medical Assistant - Pediatric Urgent Care Job at MultiCare, Gig Harbor, WA

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  • MultiCare
  • Gig Harbor, WA

Job Description

Where Kids and Families Are Always First

MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the highest quality and safest place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and is supported by nationally recognized services and experience.

Mary Bridge Children's multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs. We're continually recognized as a 'Top Children's Hospital' by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital rating organization.

FTE: Per Diem, Shift: Day, 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 the patients and communities we serve
  • Award-winning: Named 'Top Children's Hospital' for five years by the Leapfrog Group; physicians consistently named on 'Top Doctors' lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune
  • Growing: New pediatric hospital facility and medical office building opening in 2026
  • Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trials
  • Employee-centric: MultiCare is consistently ranked among 'America's Best Employers by State' by Forbes
  • Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by breathtaking mountain, forest and water views
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 $24.58 - $35.36 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.

Job Tags

Daily paid, Contract work, Work at office, Shift work,

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