Medical Assistant - Centralized Staffing Pool

The MA II works under the delegation of a Practice Manager and/or Provider to perform duties as directed to assist in providing patient care to assigned patients. A MA II performs all aspects of the MA I role and is fully competent in the clinical needs/functions for assigned clinic/location of work. An MA II is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations. This position may require floating to other clinics.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Kadlec Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

HOME CLINIC: Open positions are located at various clinics across the Tri-Cities Area including Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, and West Richland. We will discuss current open positions and your preferences during the interview.  

The Job utilizes a combination of skills including: 

• Taking patient vital signs  
• Update patient medical records including medications, allergies, and other information 
• Utilize a variety of clinical skills including injection administration, assisting in-office medical procedures, specimen collection, and point of care lab testing. 

This is a combination posting for an Associate Medical Assistant and Medical Assistant. The requirements of each role are listed below under each associated title. Consideration for each role will be based on qualifications. If you have the qualifications for either of these two positions, we encourage you to apply.  

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible rehire and external candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment. 

Associate Medical Assistant 

Required Qualifications: 

• Coursework/Training and Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants Or
• Coursework/Training and Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program    Or
• Coursework/Training and Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces    Or
• Coursework/Training and minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant that includes the following clinical skills: obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration    Or
• Upon hire: Washington Medical Assistant Certification 
• Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting (0-6 months)

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 6 months Prior experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast paced environment.
• 6 months Previous experience in a healthcare setting working with an Electronic Health record (EHR).

Associate Medical Assistant Salary Range, SE Washington: Min: $19.89, Max: $29.81

Medical Assistant 

Required Qualifications: 

• Coursework/Training and Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants Or
• Coursework/Training and Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program    Or
• Coursework/Training and Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces    Or
• Coursework/Training and minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant that includes the following clinical skills: obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration    Or
• Upon hire: Washington Medical Assistant Certification 
• Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association 
• 6 months of Healthcare experience
• 6 months of Medical Assistant experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Upon hire: National Medical Assistant Certification

Medical Assistant Salary Range, SE Washington: Min: $21.69, Max: $33.19 

Career Growth 

We are proud to offer a robust career ladder for Medical Assistants at Providence. For those who are interested in career growth, we offer additional training and opportunities for informal leadership experiences to help you prepare for advancement. After meeting eligibility requirements, additional future roles many Associate Medical Assistants and Medical Assistants may consider are: 

• Senior Medical Assistant, pay range of $24.42 - $37.37<