Medical Assistants are an important part of the care team who work closely with our licensed practitioners to provide care for our patients.  This role is responsible for administrative and clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examination, and assisting physicians with exams.  

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Group and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.  

That’s why we offer a first-in-class benefits package that starts on your first day of employment including health, dental, vision, on-the-job training & certification programs, tuition reimbursement, college education, and more. 

 

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible rehire and external candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment. 

 

The job utilizes a combination of skills including: 

Clerical computer and phone skills  Customer service/people skills  Medical terminology  Hands on clinical skills 

 Typical job skills include: 

Taking vital signs like pulse and blood pressure  Updating medications, allergies and other information in patient’s medical records  Performing some medical procedures, specimen collection and lab testing 

This is a combined posting for Associate Medical Assistant and Medical Assistant. The requirements of each role are listed below under each associated title. Consideration for each role will be based on qualifications. If you have the qualifications of any one of these three positions, we encourage you to apply. 

The MA I works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing basic patient care to assigned patients. Basic patient care needs will be met though both administrative and clinical duties. An MA I is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

The MA II works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing patient care to assigned patients. A MA II performs all aspects of the MA I role and is fully competent in the clinical needs/functions for assigned clinic/location of work. An MA II is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

 

Associate Medical Assistant 

Required qualifications: 

Upon hire: Washington Medical Assistant Certification  National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.  Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting (0-6 months) 

Preferred Qualifications:

Coursework/Training Graduate of accredited school for medical assistants or alternate training program 6 months Prior experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast-paced environment. 6 months Previous experience in a healthcare setting working with an Electronic Health record (EHR).

Medical Assistant 

Required qualifications: 

Coursework/Training: Graduate of accredited school for medical assistants, or an equivalent combination of coursework, experience/training to qualify to sit for the WA State Certification exam  Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire or Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification upon hire National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.  6 months Healthcare experience  6 months Medical Assistant experience 

Preferred Qualifications:

Coursework/Training: Graduate of accredited school for medical assistants, or an equivalent combination of coursework, experience/training to qualify to sit for a National Certification exam

 

Salary Range by Location: 

 

Associate Medical Assistant Salary Range, Colville, Washington - Min: $17.06, Max: $26.07 

Most candidates can expect a starting pay of $20.91/hr or higher depending on experience.  

 

Medical Assistant Salary Range, Colville, Washington Min: $18.50, Max: $28.27 

Most candidates can expect a starting pay of $22.19/hr or higher depending on experience.  

 

Career Growth 

We are proud to offer a robust career ladder for Medical Assistants at Providence. For those who are interested in career growth, we offer additional training and opportunities for informal leadership experiences to help you prepare for advancement. After meeting eligibility requirements, additional future roles many Associate Medical Assistants and Medical Assistants may consider are: 

Senior Medical Assistant, pay range of $20.31 - $31.67  Lead Medical Assistant, pay range of $21.54 - $33.59 

 

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.  We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.