Medical Assistant Certified - Island Primary Care and Walk-In Clinic, Full-time, Variable Shift

Medical Assistant – Certified (Full-Time, Variable Shift)

Location: Anacortes, WA
Schedule: 0.8 FTE / 32 hours per week | Variable Shift
Salary Range: $22.97 – $34.45 per hour

Join Island Health’s Team of Compassionate Care Professionals

At Island Health, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care through teamwork, compassion, and excellence. We’re searching for an experienced and dedicated Medical Assistant – Certified (MA-C) to support our providers, coordinate patient care, and ensure every patient experience is positive and seamless.

If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity in a supportive, patient-focused environment — we invite you to join our award-winning team.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Whether you’re an experienced MA or ready to grow your clinical skills, Island Health offers:

• A supportive, collaborative work environment

• Competitive pay and shift differentials

• Ongoing professional development and CE support

• Comprehensive benefits, including:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

  • Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Benefit

  • Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

  • Vested Retirement Contribution & Flexible Spending Account

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Recognition & Employee Appreciation Events

What You’ll Do

• Room patients, collect medical data, and assist providers with physical exams

• Administer vaccines and medications (IV, PO, IM, SQ) per provider direction

• Perform EKGs, spirometry, glucose testing, INR, pregnancy, TB, and other CLIA-waived tests

• Coordinate patient flow and support providers in managing daily clinic operations

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members to ensure understanding of treatments and follow-up care

• Manage records, documentation, and information systems with accuracy and confidentiality

• Assist with inventory management, supply stocking, and equipment checks

• Monitor and log vaccine refrigerators, oxygen tanks, and medication expiration dates

• Support ongoing quality and safety initiatives across the clinic

• Uphold HIPAA compliance and Island Health confidentiality standards

What You’ll Bring

• Medical Assistant – Certified credential issued by the WA Department of Health (required)

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required)

• LPN license issued by the WA Department of Health (if applicable)

• Two (2) years of clinical experience in an outpatient or physician practice preferred

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous learning

Work Environment

This role operates within a clinical setting and may involve exposure to communicable diseases, cleaning agents, and other conditions typical of healthcare environments. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Join our award-winning team and help us deliver compassionate, high-quality care—one patient at a time.