Medical Assistant - Snoqualmie

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community.

Job Class: Medical Assistant

Location: Snoqualmie, WA

Closes: Sunday, March 8, 2026

Salary: $3,665 - $4,882.00 Monthly. The salary does not include a 5% premium for employees working in King County, or an on-site 24/7 facility 5% premium.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Medical team at Echo Glen Children’s Center is looking for a Medical Assistant to join a caring team whose mission is to provide adjudicated youth with access to quality healthcare that positively and restoratively impacts the lives of the youth we serve. You will enjoy a 4-10 schedule, a picturesque campus, a supportive environment, and the ability to make a difference while growing in your practice.

You will perform duties required to assist health care professionals in the examination and treatment of residents.

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In this job, you will administer medications, prepare the resident environment for treatment, provide immunizations under nursing and physician direction, conduct basic laboratory point of care testing and electrocardiogram tests, provide clinic support, upload medical documents, and perform clerical reception functions.

• Administer daily prescription medications per physicians’ order. Document administration in the youth’s medication administration record. Monitor for side effects as indicated.
• Under nursing direction prepare, administer, and document vaccinations per physician order. Ensure appropriate documentation of vaccinations in the Washington State Immunization Information System (WA-IIS).
• Present notification of anaphylactic allergies to residential support staff under direction of nursing staff.
• Present notification of resident use of Rescue Inhaled medications to residential support staff under direction of nursing staff.
• Assist with youth triage, clinic reception, and the intake receiving screening process.
• Schedule new, return, routine, and specialty off campus appointments, entering information into Medical Record system.
• Prepare patients for and assist health care professionals with examinations and procedures.
• Perform:
  Vital signs, 12-lead electrocardiogram including rhythm strips, venipuncture for blood draws, basic wound care, collection of urine and stool samples, point of care tests (throat, wound, nasal swabs; etc.); documents interventions in the EMR.
• Records management.

• Completion of Medical Assistant course accredited by the American Association of Medical Assistants, or the Committee on Allied Education and Accreditation (CAHEA).
• Certification to practice as a Medical Assistant in the State of Washington.
• One year of experience providing direct patient care in a health care setting.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

• Experience working in a correctional or inpatient psychiatric setting.
• Able to safeguard sensitive and confidential information and documents and maintain confidentiality regarding resident information ensuring compliance with state and federal privacy laws (HIPAA).
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural diversity.
• Work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
• Identify issues of a serious and sensitive nature and timely report to a supervisor/chain of command.
• Organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to be flexible, adapt to change, and respect differences in opinion and values.
• Read, interpret, and implement policies, rules, and regulations of considerable complexity.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment; handle multiple urgent issues at the same time, prioritize as needed, and keep key agency personnel notified.

Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents:

• Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
• Current…