Medical Assistant - Project Position - Certified - MCC

Posting number: HS-MCC-2026-03588

Department: Dept. of Corrections

Division: HS - MCC

Job classification: MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Corrections, Health Services, Public Health, Nursing, Medical/Dental, Medical

Summary

Medical Assistant – Certified (Project Position) - Non-Permanent

Monroe, Washington

Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm (0700-1530) Monday-Friday (Saturday/Sunday off)

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Medical Assistant – Certified (MA-C) for a limited duration project position at the Monroe Correctional Complex in Monroe, WA.

The Medical Assistant performs all duties under the supervision of the healthcare provider in a safe and effective manner and within the scope of their practice as defined by state law and administrative code so that patient care provided is safe, effective, efficient and clinically appropriate. The Medical Assistant uses tools, techniques, physical and cognitive skills and abilities to perform tasks as delegated by a healthcare provider. 

Under the general supervision of the licensed Practitioner and/or lead of the Registered Nurse, the Medical Assistant will assist in providing patient care, which may include performing routine medical records duties, some administrative support, and other clinical duties to assist in the smooth operation of Health Services.  

At the Department of Corrections, we value our staff and understand how important they are to our patients and their families.  Additionally, we offer a great benefit package along with opportunity for professional and personal growth.

The mission of the Department of Corrections is to 'improve public safety by positively changing lives'. For additional information visit our website at doc.wa.gov

Application assessment will be ongoing; the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It’s the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions.

Examples of duties

Assist in providing patient care services within the scope of licensure and as delegated by the licensed Practitioner or Registered Nurse:

• Attend briefing from off-going staff upon arrival on shift for pertinent clinical information, including patients’ current health status, urgent diagnostic reports, observation rooms, staffing concerns, etc.; brief on-coming clinical staff as appropriate before departing from duty.
  
• Monitor patient flow in the outpatient clinic to assure timeliness of care and efficient clinical operations.
  
• Preparing patients for, and assisting with, routine and specialty examinations, procedures, treatments.
• Preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas, including cleaning equipment, preparing instruments, supplies, medical records etc. to expedite patient flow and support clinician, as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with Patient Services Representatives to ensure patient appointment scheduling, rescheduling, check-in, or no-show is documented appropriately.
• Maintain immunization and medical records