Certified Medical Assistant Jobs in Washington
Certified Medical Assistant jobs in Washington are concentrated in Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma, where major systems like Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, MultiCare Health System, and Kaiser Permanente Washington maintain a consistent hiring presence across primary care, urgent care, and specialty clinics. Demand is especially strong in family medicine, behavioral health integration, and chronic disease management, reflecting the state's emphasis on coordinated outpatient care. Openings range from entry-level clinic positions to experienced MA roles supporting surgical and specialty teams. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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This position includes a sign on bonus for eligible new hires joining Seattle Children's!
Are you ready to make a difference in pediatric care while working with a supportive, tight-knit team? We’re looking for a Medical Assistant to join us in our specialized GI clinic. This role offers the chance to sub-specialize in areas like inflammatory bowel disease, hepatology, intestinal rehabilitation, motility, brain/gut connection and more. You’ll help keep the clinic running smoothly by managing patient flow, assisting with innovative procedures like in-clinic transnasal endoscopies, teaching families about GI care, and coordinating home care orders.
We’re a busy and fast-paced team that thrives on collaboration and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care. If you’re looking for a role where you can work hard and truly make a difference in kids’ lives, we’d love to meet you!
High School Diploma or equivalent experience
Required Credentials
Current Medical Assistant – Certified designation by Washington Department of Health (DOH). Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS).
Preferred
Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program Current National Medical Assistant Association Certification (eligible for premium) Current Medical Assistant experience in Pediatrics, Urgent Care experience and/or Medical screening and immunization.
Compensation Range
$27.17 - $40.75 per hourSalary Information
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.
Benefits Information
Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.
About Us
Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE
Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.
Our Commitment
Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.
Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.
This position includes a sign on bonus for eligible new hires joining Seattle Children's!
Are you ready to make a difference in pediatric care while working with a supportive, tight-knit team? We’re looking for a Medical Assistant to join us in our specialized GI clinic. This role offers the chance to sub-specialize in areas like inflammatory bowel disease, hepatology, intestinal rehabilitation, motility, brain/gut connection and more. You’ll help keep the clinic running smoothly by managing patient flow, assisting with innovative procedures like in-clinic transnasal endoscopies, teaching families about GI care, and coordinating home care orders.
We’re a busy and fast-paced team that thrives on collaboration and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care. If you’re looking for a role where you can work hard and truly make a difference in kids’ lives, we’d love to meet you!
High School Diploma or equivalent experience
Required Credentials
Current Medical Assistant – Certified designation by Washington Department of Health (DOH). Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS).
Preferred
Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program Current National Medical Assistant Association Certification (eligible for premium) Current Medical Assistant experience in Pediatrics, Urgent Care experience and/or Medical screening and immunization.
Compensation Range
$27.17 - $40.75 per hourSalary Information
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.
Benefits Information
Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.
About Us
Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE
Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.
Our Commitment
Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.
Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.
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Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Certified Medical Assistant Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Sea Mar Community Health Centers22
- Rockwood Clinic11
- Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic11
- Olympic Medical Center9
- Confluence Health8
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified medical assistant jobs across Washington.
- Active Certified Medical Assistant credential such as CMA or RMA recognized in Washington
- Completion of an accredited medical assisting program from a recognized institution
- Demonstrated proficiency in electronic health records, commonly Epic or Cerner
- Ability to perform clinical tasks including phlebotomy, vital signs, and injections
- Strong patient communication skills in a high-volume outpatient setting
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification from an accredited organization
Certified Medical Assistant Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a certified medical assistant in Washington?
Washington does not require a state-issued medical assistant license, but nearly all employers require a nationally recognized credential such as the Certified Medical Assistant credential from the American Association of Medical Assistants or the Registered Medical Assistant credential from American Medical Technologists. You earn either by completing an accredited medical assisting program, which includes both classroom and clinical training, and then passing the corresponding exam. Washington's community colleges and technical schools, including those within the Bellingham Technical and Renton Technical systems, offer accredited programs.
Which companies hire certified medical assistants in Washington?
Washington certified medical assistant roles are posted by Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Rockwood Clinic, and Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Washington's large integrated health systems and federally qualified health centers are particularly active, given the state's strong investment in community and primary care access.
Which Washington cities have the most certified medical assistant jobs?
Seattle, Spokane, and Vancouver account for the largest share of certified medical assistant openings in Washington. Seattle drives the most volume as the state's largest metro, anchored by major health systems and specialty clinics, while Tacoma and Spokane reflect the growth of regional hospital networks and community health centers that serve surrounding rural populations.
Are there remote certified medical assistant jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. About 2% of certified medical assistant openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the hands-on, patient-facing nature of most clinical MA work. The roles most likely to carry any remote component involve telephone triage, prior authorization support, or care coordination duties that don't require direct patient contact.
How can I get hired as a certified medical assistant in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for externship-to-hire or new-graduate clinic positions at community health centers and federally qualified health centers across Washington, which regularly bring on candidates who recently completed an accredited program. MultiCare and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health run structured on-boarding tracks for new MAs, and positions labeled medical assistant trainee or clinical support associate often require only program completion and a pending credential. Candidates who hold a current phlebotomy certificate or have worked as a medical receptionist or patient care technician have a recognized advantage when applying.
Where can I find and apply to certified medical assistant jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to certified medical assistant jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your credential level, specialty interest, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.
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