What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Pulse Vascular Surgery position at Pulse Heart Institute?
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: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Mon-Fri
This position will require weekly travel to Tacoma, Auburn and Puyallup clinics following the surgeon's schedule. This person may also be required to travel to Olympia for occasional coverage. Travel schedules are typically provided 30 days in advance. Please only apply if you are open to this travel requirement.
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
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.
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: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Mon-Fri
This position will require weekly travel to Tacoma, Auburn and Puyallup clinics following the surgeon's schedule. This person may also be required to travel to Olympia for occasional coverage. Travel schedules are typically provided 30 days in advance. Please only apply if you are open to this travel requirement.
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 staff
- Interviewing patients
- Obtaining vital signs
- Assisting patients in preparing for exams or treatments
- Performing specimen collection, including venipuncture
- Administration of medications in compliance with Washington State Department of Health regulations and documented competency
- Relaying instructions/information to patients and their families/caregivers
- Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include:
- Sending and receiving of patient medical records
- Facilitating patient referrals
- Preparing forms for patients
- Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred
- Current BLS certification
- Physician-led care – Led by clinicians who understand patient needs firsthand, ensuring decisions are grounded in expertise and collaboration
- Mission-driven – We simplify the complexities of cardiovascular care and put patients at the center of every decision
- Proven excellence – Pulse units across MultiCare received the 2025 Chest Pain – MI Registry™ Platinum Performance Achievement Award — the only facilities in Washington to earn this distinction
- People-first culture – We invest in our teams through professional development, supportive leadership and a workplace where caregivers can learn, grow and succeed
- Culture of belonging – Every caregiver is valued, supported and included — belonging is the foundation of how we work and grow
- Pacific Northwest lifestyle – Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life
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.
Salary : $25 - $35