Medical Assistant Trainee - Everett, WA

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities to do your life's best work.
 

Optum is seeking dedicated individuals who are passionate about patient care and committed to acquiring the knowledge required to become Medical Assistants. No prior experience is required as this program offers a structured pathway to join the healthcare industry.

Our Medical Assistant Training Program is a 1.5-year, full-time opportunity designed to equip participants with the skills and experience needed to become certified Medical Assistants. The program includes two phases: 10 weeks of classroom training, followed by up to 15 months of on-the-job training. Trainees are hired as full-time employees, with access to full employment benefits as they work to complete the program and certification exam. Training is provided at no cost and prepares participants to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.

This program is not intended for individuals who are currently registered or certified as Medical Assistants, or who have previously held such credentials.

**This is a full-time position starting in September 2026**

The Medical Assistant Trainee (MA) is responsible for performing patient-oriented procedures under the direction and supervision of a clinician, RN, or LVN, to ensure safe and appropriate patient care. The MA assists the clinician with minor medical and surgical procedures; performs a broad spectrum of clerical and administrative duties related to the delivery of patient care assistance, within the scope of practice for their state and organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Consistently exhibit behavior and communication skills that demonstrate the company's commitment to superior customer service, including quality care and concern with internal and external customers
• Use, protect, and disclose patients' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
• Anticipate the clinician's needs and carry out orders
• Check for patients' arrival status and escorts patients from the waiting area to exam rooms. Escorts patients to ancillary services as needed
• Obtain, record, and report vital signs and other pertinent patient information to RN, LVN, or clinician
• Perform various medical procedures and medication administration as appropriate for their certification
• Perform phlebotomy, process lab specimens, and maintain lab specimen logs as appropriate
• Assist clinician with procedures as requested
• Ensure proper documentation of all procedures
• Maintain and clean exam and treatment areas, specimen processing areas, and medical equipment
• Complete or assist with the completion of appropriate forms, tracking, transport, etc.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Completed High School Diploma or GED, at time of application
• Currently hold Basic Life Support Certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to the classroom and assigned clinic
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Ability to transport up to 50 pounds