Certified Medical Assistant
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED that is accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency approved by the US Department of Education is required.
Graduation from a medical assisting training program (may be a one-year certificate/diploma program or a two-year Associate Degree program) that is accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). This training program must be comprised of at least 720 hours of medical assistant training, including at least 160 hours in a clinical externship.
Must have Medical Assistant Certification or Medical Assistant Interim Certification from WA State Department of Health
Certifications must be maintained and remain current
Spanish-speaking skills are required at a level 10
Medical knowledge for understanding theories, reasons, and technical aspects of medicine
Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Epic and EMR