Medical Assistant - Registered or Certified - Island Primary Care, Orcas, Full-Time, Day Shift

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• Registered or Certified
• Island Primary Care, Orcas, Full-Time, Day Shift Island Hospital Eastsound, WA 98245, USA Mar 28, 2026 Full Time Assistant & Support Job Description Island Health is looking for an experienced Medical Assistant
• Certified for our Full-Time Day Shift at our clinic on Orcas Island, WA.

Work Schedule:

1.0 FTE/ 40 hours per week Day shift For Information on

Employee Benefits Salary Ranges:

Medical Assistant

• Certified $22.97
• $34.45, Medical Assistant
• Registered $20.41
• $30.

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Other Compensation:

National Certification Premium Pay

• $0.

50 Why Choose Island Health? Whether you're a new grad or experienced in your field and considering a change, we invite you to explore a wide range of careers at Island Health with exceptional benefits including: Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance Paid Time Off Extended Illness Benefit Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Vested Retirement Contribution Flexible Spending Account Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Employee Recognition Events And More! Medical Assistant•

Certified Responsibilities:

Rooms patients, collects medical data, documents for appropriate visit and assists with the physical exam. Processes patient situations over the telephone to determine the appropriate medical attention. Under the direction of Physician or Advanced Practice Clinician, administers vaccines and medications

IV, PO, IM, SQ.

Conducts EKG and Spirometry testing. Under the direction of Physician or Advanced Practice Clinician, administers various tests in CLIA-waived lab, including glucose tests, OGTT, INR, federal and non-federal drug screens, pregnancy tests, TB tests, among others. Facilitates and manages clinic flow. Provides direct patient care to patients of all ages. Facilitates the exchange and coordination of information regarding the patient process. Consistently utilizes information systems in a confidential and accurate manner. Acts as a patient advocate through effective communication with patients, family and other staff regarding the patient's treatment, ordered tests, procedures, medications and hospitalizations. On behalf of patients, coordinates service between clinic and other healthcare entities, such as insurance and medical referrals, or other public health or social services. Consistently provides documentation which is legible, pertinent, complete and timely. Routinely performs record checks as designated according to clinic policies and protocols. Responsible for safety issues and utilization of resources to provide cost effective, quality care. Consistently follows clinic policies and procedures. Consistently utilizes universal body substance isolation protocols and other identified infection control policies/procedures. Consistently provides appropriate feedback to peers and/or supervisors regarding systems or staff performance issues that affect safe, quality care. Monitors various inventories, quality assurance requirements, standards, and other patient related needs. Assists stocking of medical and pharmaceutical supplies; notifies appropriate staff when inventories are low. Enters data for state-supplied childhood vaccine program. Assists with documenting oxygen tank checks, checking for outdated supplies and medications. Documents medical refrigerator temperatures and adjusts when necessary. Maintains clinical and professional expertise through continuing education. Employee will function at all times within guidelines established in the Island Hospital HIPAA Compliance Policies and Confidentiality Agreements. Must have demonstrated ability to interact positively with Administration, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers, co-workers, subordinates, patients and visitors. Must meet regular attendance standard and must stay at or below average sick utilization levels. Qualifications Two (2) years of previous clinical experience in an out-patient Physician practice preferred. Must maintain current Medical Assistant-Certified or Medical Assistant

• Registered credential issued by the WA Department of Health.

Must maintain current BLS certification.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to inside environmental conditions, protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The employee may be exposed to dust, pollens, pollutants, fumes and communicable diseases as related to a health care environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, and have hearing sufficient to understand conversations, both in person and on the telephone. The employee is often required to sit for potentially long periods of time throughout the workday. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arm. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus sufficient to operate computer systems. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position in relation to the physical demands detailed above. Join our award-winning team and apply today! Email me jobs like this About Island Hospital Island Hospital is an integral part of the great quality of life in Anacortes, Washington and we are actively recruiting for a number of employment opportunities. Located on beautiful Fidalgo Island, Island Hospital is the center for health and wellness in west Skagit County, also serving north Whidbey Island and the San Juan Islands. We have been trusted to provide care to our community since 1962 and are honored to be their provider of choice. We remain focused on providing a personal and compassionate healthcare experience with a range of services and exceptional quality care typically found in a larger facility. Island Hospital is 43 bed acute care hospital. Each patient room is single occupancy and all of the acute care rooms have a ceiling lift, and private bathroom with a shower . We have six Specialty Care Clinics and five Family Care Clinics providing specialty services that include: Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Sleep Wellness Center, Behavioral Health, Wound Care, and Sleep Wellness. Our inpatient and outpatient services include: Acute Care, Emergency Services, Birthing Center, Surgical Services, Diagnostic Imaging, Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy. We also support our community by offering Community Education classes and various screenings. Employee Benefits Island Hospital provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers. In addition to competitive wages, Island Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes full medical, dental and vision insurance, long term disability and life insurance, vested retirement plan contributions, generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Bank hours, and a variety of optional supplemental benefits. We're excited to share that we also provide an additional Loan Repayment or Tuition Assistance benefit for several positions

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Awards Island Hospital is proud to be a DNV accredited hospital. We have a 4 star Medicare rating. Company Profile