Medical Assistant

Brief Description

Why Allegro Pediatrics?

Joining Allegro Pediatrics means becoming part of a team where every role contributes to healthier futures for children. You'll have the opportunity to have on-the-job training as well as a supportive and patient-centered environment as a Medical Assistant. We'd love to hear from you!

This position is not a summer internship. This role is a full-time position working 4, 10-hour shifts, 40 hours a week and requires a 1.5-year commitment.

Summary

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) or Registered Medical Assistant (MA-R) to join our team at Allegro Pediatrics. We will work alongside you as a key member of the care team, you will play an important role in providing compassionate, high-quality care to our patients and families by coordinating patient flow, preparing patients for exams, administering medications and vaccines, and ensuring a smooth, supportive experience for every family we serve.

For over 55 years, Allegro Pediatrics has set the standard for children’s healthcare. With nearly 90 dedicated providers across 9 locations, we’re committed to partnering with families to heal, nurture, and empower each child on their journey to adulthood.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient rooming and flow in a fast-paced clinic environment
• Support providers with procedures and anticipate their clinical needs
• Perform patient intakes, including vital signs, vision/hearing screenings, and documentation
• Administer vaccines and single-dose medications
• Clean and stock exam rooms and maintain clinic cleanliness and safety standards
• Communicate with patients and families via phone calls and patient portal messages
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, and support teams to ensure high-quality care
• Exhibit professionalism and sound judgment within the scope of role
• Participate in ongoing training, projects, and quality improvement initiatives
• Perform lab-related tasks.
• Promote atmosphere of patient care and customer service excellence, respecting patient rights, confidentiality, diversity, and developmental needs
• Other duties assigned by management.
  
  

Requirements

• Commitment to a minimum of 1.5 years in this position
• Must adhere to all Allegro Pediatrics employee health screening policies
• The person in this position must always demonstrate professionalism and integrity
• Proficient computer skills
• Excellent customer service, communication, and teamwork skills
• Strong organizational/multi-tasking skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to work across multiple clinic locations
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Pre-Employment Requirements:
• Background check
• Drug testing in compliance with Washington State Bill 5123 for this safety-sensitive position.
• To uphold safety for all employees and patients, we continue to require vaccination status for all new hires, including remote or hybrid schedules, at time of hire and annually
• Current COVID booster, or as newly released, and annually each fall
• We require flu immunizations at time of hire, or as newly released, and annually each fall
• Various other immunization requirements that we can discuss during your interview
• All employees are currently required to wear a surgical, KN95 or N95 mask always while in clinic, patient facing
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

• Prior Healthcare Experience
• Current Washington State Medical Assistant Certificate
• Phlebotomy Certificate
  
  

Education

• High School/GED diploma or higher
• Ability to obtain a Medical Assistant Registered (MA-R) credential through the State of Washington, Sponsored by Allegro Pediatrics OR Medical Assistant - Certified
  
  

Compensation

• Medical Assistant-Registered: $24.59
• Medical Assistant-Certified: $27.20
  
  

Schedule

• Full time: 4 days/week, 10-hour shifts (4/10s), 40 hours/week
• Day off: To be determined by Allegro’s staffing needs
• Schedules are published 2 months in advance.
• Employees are required to work one weekend day per month in addition to their weekday schedule and one holiday each year.
• Weekends and holiday hours receive additional pay differentials.
  
  

Benefits Full-Time, working 24+ hours weekly:

• Bi-weekly payroll
• Overtime after 40 hours a week
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Employer paid life, AD&D insurance
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
• Anniversary Bonus
• Annual performance review bonus
• License renewals reimbursement
• Birthday/Anniversary recognition
  
  

Allegro Pediatrics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.