Medical Assistant

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:

February 3, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

287G-YN_CS_NPS - Medical Assistant

Business Title:

Medical Assistant

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Medical Assistant position is responsible for performing duties required to assist Healthcare providers (HCPs) at Cougar Health Services. The duties of the position include but are not limited to: assist in the examination and treatment of ambulatory patients; preparation of patient and environment for treatment; may conduct basic CLIA -waived laboratory tests; care of the patient after treatment; patient education, clerical reception functions; and other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of a Medical Assistant course accredited by the American Association of Medical Assistants or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA);OR high school graduation or equivalent AND one year of experience providing direct patient care in a health care setting; OR equivalent education/experience.

• Washington State Medical Assistant-Registered (MA-R) credential submitted within fourteen days of hire; OR Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) upon hire.

• Ability to learn and proficiently perform the MA skills outlined in this position description.

• Perform MA skills competencies within probationary period and annually.

• Maintain biannual Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working as a Medical Assistant.

• Experience in documenting and maintaining electronic medical records.

• Experience in preforming laboratory tests, procedures or treatments, such as specimen collection, procedures for sterilizing equipment and instruments.

• Experience setting up for special procedures.

• Experience in assisting with minor surgical procedures.

Please see https://cougarhealth.wsu.edu/about-us/join-our-team/ for our vaccination and tuberculosis screening policy for employment.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Student Affairs
 

Department Name:

Cougar Health Services

Location:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

https://cougarhealth.wsu.edu/home/ 
 

Overtime Eligibility:

OT eligible.

FTE: 100%

This is a Permanent position.

Monthly Salary:

$3,558 to $4,740 | Range 41 (Steps A-M)| Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

Benefits:

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit:  https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf.  Find total compensation here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.