About Pulse Heart Institute

MultiCare’s Pulse Heart Institute is a physician led institute with multi-specialty partnership with Cardiothoracic surgery, vascular and cardiovascular service lines. Our team and state-of-the-art programs create a world-class health care organization and the destination center for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care with complex structural heart disease and interventions, advanced heart failure service as well as advanced imaging with cutting edge technologies.

FTE: .01 Per Diem, Shift: Days, Schedule: 8a-5p Mon-Fri

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 Choose Pulse?

Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our caregiversMission-driven: Together, give people their best life. Pulse Heart Institute makes the complex world of cardiovascular care simple for our patientsAward-winning: Chest Pain – MI Registry™ Platinum Performance Achievement Award for several years running. Across the state of Washington, MultiCare hospitals with Pulse units were the facilities to achieve this award in 2024Employee-centric: MultiCare is consistently ranked among “America’s Best Employers by State” by Forbes Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn

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 $24.58 - $35.36 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.