Medical Assistant in Tacoma, Washington

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: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Day
Position Summary
You Belong Here.
At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission – partnering and healing for a healthy future – and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
The Medical Assistant Registered (MA-R) 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-R. The MA-R 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 staff
Interviewing patients
Obtaining vital signs
Assisting patients in preparing for exams or treatments
Relaying instructions/information to patients and their families/caregivers
Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include:
Sending and receiving of patient medical records
Facilitating patient referrals
Preparing forms for patients
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
BLS Certification.
Must be eligible to become a Registered Medical Assistant in the state of Washington.
Minimum of one (1) year of healthcare experience (MA, CNA, EMT, Medic or equivalent) required.
Why Mary Bridge Children’s?
Mission-driven: Partnering for healing and a healthy future for the patients and communities we serve
Award-winning: Named “Top Children’s Hospital” by the Leapfrog Group in 2022 and 2023
Growing: New pediatric hospital facility and medical office building opening in 2026
Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trials
Employee-centric: MultiCare is consistently ranked among “America’s Best Employers by State” by Forbes
Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by breathtaking mountain, forest and water views
Explore 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 $21.25 – $30.59 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.
MultiCare is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, na