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Medical Assistant-Endocrinology

MultiCare Health System logoMultiCare Health System$24.83–$35.71/hrTacoma, WashingtonFull timePosted 3w agoStill open, checked every night

How this pay compares

This posting states $24.83–$35.71 an hour. Open medical assistant jobs in Washington post a median of $30.27 an hour, the middle half $27.24–$33.98, across 321 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Medical assistants employed in Washington earn a median of $28.50 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Workplace injuries

Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma reported 186 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 4,973,957 hours worked: 7.5 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.

Medicare rating of Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital

Medicare gives Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital 2 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Washington's hospitals average 3.2). 72% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Washington hospitals by rating.

Medical assistant jobs in our research

  • How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 24.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 81.4%
  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.88x · Clicks 28
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.1% · Stating an hourly rate 45.9%

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About the job

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title - you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

URGENTLY HIRING!!!

$5,000 sign on bonus for external applicants with 1 year experience and a 2- year commitment.

FTE: 1.0 Shift: Day Schedule: Mon-Fri

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

Requirements

  • Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred
  • Current BLS certification

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

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 $24.83 - $35.71 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 .

From MultiCare Health System's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About MultiCare Health System

MultiCare Health System is a not-for-profit health system with 13 (source: MultiCare Health System, About Us) hospitals, more than 300 (source: MultiCare Health System, About Us) care locations and more than 20,000 (source: MultiCare Health System, About Us) team members across Washington, Idaho and Oregon. Source: MultiCare Health System, About Us

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