About Mary Bridge Children’s

Established in Tacoma, WA in 1955, MultiCare’s Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital has grown into a dedicated comprehensive regional network of health services for children. Serving more than 13 referring hospitals over 9 counties and backed by fully staffed services 24/7, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital offers and supports primary care, emergency services, inpatient care, outpatient specialty clinics, and a level IV NICU. Top performing and award-winning, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network specializes in meeting the health needs of kids every day.

FTE: .01, Shift: Days, Schedule: Variable schedule. Required to be available two shifts per week.

Position Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) is an integral part of the Physician/Advanced Practice Provider (APP) office team working under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner. Work situations require performance of safe clinical skills within the scope of practice of the MA-C. The MA-C has continuous contact with physicians, APPs, nurses, front office staff, patients and their families/caregivers.

Responsibilities:

Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include:Organizing patient flow in collaboration with the front office staffInterviewing patientsObtaining vital signsAssisting patients in preparing for exams or treatmentsPerforming specimen collection, including venipunctureAdministration of medications in compliance with Washington State Department of Health regulations and documented competencyRelaying instructions/information to patients and their families/caregiversFulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include:Sending and receiving of patient medical recordsFacilitating patient referralsPreparing forms for patients

Requirements:

Completion of an accredited program for Medical AssistantsWashington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

Mission-driven: Partnering for healing and a healthy future for our patients and the communities we serveAward-winning: Named “Top Children’s Hospital” by the Leapfrog Group in 2022Growing: New free standing children’s hospital opening in 2026Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trialsEmployee-centric: Named Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” in 2023Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by breathtaking mountain, forest and water viewsExplore our services at marybridge.org

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $24.33 - $35.01 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.