Description
Medical Assistant – Palliative Care
Location: Vancouver, WA | FTE: 1.0, Full-Time | Schedule: Day Shift
Hourly Range: $24.99 – $33.73 (DOE )
Join the compassionate and mission-driven team at PeaceHealth as a Medical Assistant in our Palliative Care department in Vancouver, Washington. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting patients and families facing serious illness with dignity, comfort, and respect.
As a Medical Assistant, you'll play an essential role in our care team, providing clinical and administrative support to physicians and providers while delivering exceptional patient-centered service.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Prepare patients for exams, record vital signs, and assist during treatments or procedures
+ Administer injections, apply dressings, and assist with wound care as directed
+ Maintain exam rooms, sterilize equipment, and ensure adequate medical supplies
+ Support providers with scheduling, documentation, and patient records
+ Provide phone screening and help patients navigate follow-up needs
+ Collaborate with staff and departments to ensure smooth daily operations
What You’ll Need:
+ Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or eligible alternative
+ Current Washington State Medical Assistant – Certified license (Interim accepted with plan to obtain full credential within 12 months)
+ National Medical Assistant certification (e.g., AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, AMCA, AAH, or NAHPUSA)
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire
+ One year of medical office experience preferred
At PeaceHealth, you’ll find more than a job — you’ll find a calling. We offer a collaborative, mission-focused environment where you can grow professionally while making a real difference in people’s lives.
Be a vital part of the team that delivers whole-person care to patients when they need it most.
Apply today and join us in providing PeaceHealth’s healing presence in our community.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.
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