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
Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Current BLS certification
About Mary Bridge Children's
As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve.
Why Mary Bridge Children's?
Built for children and families
Delivering care designed specifically for kids and the families who support them, with a strong focus on family-centered care.
Award-winning care
Named a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, earning this national recognition six times in the past eight years, with physicians consistently recognized on Top Doctors lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune.
Growing for the future
A new pediatric hospital and medical office building designed to support the future of children's care.
Well-being and support
Generous time off, wellness resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance in your work and life.
Living our values
Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
Pacific Northwest lifestyle
Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
Pay and Benefit Expectations
Associated benefit information can be viewed here .
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
Where kids and families are always first
At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do - it's our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.
Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.
FTE: 0.01, Shift: Variable, Schedule: Per Diem - Variable
This per diem Medical Assistant position would primarily support our Pediatric Urgent Care Clinic in Tacoma at James Center, but would also allow you to pick up additional shifts and support our Pediatric Urgent Care Clinics in Gig Harbor and Olympia. Additional information about these three clinics can be found here:
Tacoma: https://www.marybridge.org/locations/mary-bridge-childrens-urgent-care-tacoma/
Gig Harbor: https://www.marybridge.org/locations/mary-bridge-childrens-urgent-care-gig-harbor/
Olympia: https://www.marybridge.org/locations/mary-bridge-childrens-urgent-care-olympia/
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.
Multicare · Tacoma, WA