(Backfill for CJ) *** Medical Assistant- Certified (MA-C) is preferred, but will consider Medical Assistant-Registered (MA-R) if they have applicable experience in a procedural heavy clinic like Urology, Otolaryngology o…
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Medical Assistant jobs in Washington, DC
Medical assistants keep clinics running by rooming patients, taking vitals, updating charts, and handling scheduling and front-office work. The role blends clinical and administrative duties.
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$20–$35/hr
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Job Summary (List Format): Family Medicine Medical Assistant Seattle, WA - Position Type: Temp-to-hire opportunity (potential for permanent placement if a good fit) - Location: Seattle, WA (open to both local and non-loc…
Job Summary (Infectious Disease Medical Assistant- Certified Seattle, WA) - Certification: Must be a Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C); other MA types not accepted. - Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00am 5:00pm (5x8hr shifts…
Job Summary: Urgent Care Medical Assistant- Certified (MA-C) Edmonds, WA - Certification Requirement: Must have active Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C); MA-R, MA-P, or MA-HT not accepted. - Location: Edmonds, WA; open…
Job Title: Medical Assistant Location (On-site, Remote, or Hybrid?): Seattle, WA (onsite) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Working hours: Day 4x8-Hour (08:00 - 16:30) Total hours: 40 Cardiology Medical Assistant-Certified (MA…
Job Summary: The Medical Assistant (MA-C) will provide clinical support in a Physiatry outpatient clinic, assisting with specialized procedures such as Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), EMG, and Botox injections for pain m…
Job Summary: The Medical Assistant in the outpatient Physiatry Clinic provides clinical support to healthcare providers by assisting with patient care, performing administrative tasks, and facilitating smooth clinic oper…
next great opportunity! You belong here! What awaits you ~ Medical, Dental, Vision ~403B Savings Plan ~ Paid Time off & Paid... ...Wellness programs and more! JHCP is looking for a Medical Assistant (CMA) to provide high…
services, Indigo delivers world-class health care when and where people need it most. Join our team as a Clinical Concierge Medical Assistant with Indigo. At Indigo, we embrace innovation and value input from our team me…
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What medical assistants earn in Washington
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$25 | $42k–$52k |
| Mid level | $24–$30 | $50k–$62k |
| Senior | $28–$35 | $59k–$72k |
Adjusted for the Washington market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Vital signs and intakeEHR data entryInjections and immunizationsPhlebotomy basicsScheduling and check-inInsurance verificationHIPAA complianceMultitaskingBedside manner
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you room a patient.
Give the sequence: verify identity, chief complaint, vitals, medication reconciliation, and flagging concerns to the provider. Order and thoroughness are what they listen for.
How do you handle an upset patient at the front desk while the phone is ringing?
Show calm triage: acknowledge the person in front of you, ask a colleague or place the call on a brief courteous hold, and follow through. Composure is the answer.
What EHR systems have you used, and how comfortable are you learning a new one?
Name the systems and one concrete workflow you handled in each. Frame new software as a short learning curve, with an example.
Tell me about a time you noticed something in a patient's chart that needed attention.
Describe spotting a gap, such as an overdue screening or allergy conflict, and quietly flagging it. Attention to detail protects patients.
How do you keep patient information confidential in a small office?
Mention practical habits: lowered voices, locked screens, and never discussing patients outside care. Ground it in HIPAA without reciting the law.
Are you comfortable giving injections and drawing blood?
Answer directly with your training and rough volume of sticks or injections. If a skill is rusty, say so and note how quickly you recertified before.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For medical assistants specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your CMA (AAMA) or RMA certification and phlebotomy or EKG credentials near the top; many clinics screen on them.
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Specify the practice types you have supported, such as family medicine, pediatrics, or cardiology, and daily patient volume.
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Name your EHR systems, for example Epic, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks, since offices hire for minimal ramp-up.
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Show the split of your work, for example 70 percent clinical and 30 percent front office, so employers can match the role.
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Quantify where possible: patients roomed per day, immunizations given, or prior-authorization requests processed.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Medical Assistant
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Senior Medical Assistant
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Clinical Team Lead
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Practice Manager
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