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Associate Medical Assistant Registered WA

United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Jul 2026

About the role

The Associate Medical Assistant-Registered (MA-R) In Training observes and participates in a variety of clinical experiences to assist in providing patient care in an assigned clinical setting and perform related duties as assigned. This position is for currently enrolled Medical Assistant students in an accredited program.

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.

Required Qualifications:

Within 60 days of hire: Washington Medical Assistant Registration
Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications:

6 months Healthcare Experience

Program Details:

Partners with Stepful which is a federally accredited program.
Meets the minimum requirements for students to sit for the NHA exam.
Trains students in the specific skills required to achieve the MA-C credential, as outlined in RCW Chapter 18.360 and WAC 246-827 through the WA Department of Health.
Covers the cost of the first attempt at the NHA exam.
Had a 100% success and hire rate for the most recent graduating Cohort with Providence, demonstrating strong outcomes and career placement.

Trainees Expectations:

Complete a minimum of 720 hours of paid on-the-job training, supported by a dedicated one-on-one Medical Assistant (MA) coach.
Complete 17 weeks of unpaid online coursework through Stepful, covering essential didactic content.
Attend in-person bring back courses led by our Ambulatory Clinical Education team to practice and demonstrate mastery of hands-on technical skills.
Log and report on-the-job hours and skill practices as required for program completion.
Sign the Education Loan Program agreement for program students prior to enrollment.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of providing safe, compassionate care.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.