CMA Jobs in Olympia, WA

A Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) plays a critical role in the nursing industry by providing both clinical and administrative assistance to healthcare professionals. They perform a wide range of tasks including recording patient history, preparing patients for examinations, drawing blood, administering medications, and ensuring the cleanliness of examination rooms. In addition, they handle administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and billing. For this reason, they are indispensable in ensuring the smooth running of healthcare facilities like hospitals and clinics.

To become a CMA, one must have graduated from an accredited medical assisting program, passed the CMA Certification Examination, and maintain their certification with continuing education. Important skills for a CMA include strong communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, technical skills, and a good understanding of medical terminology. Prior to becoming a CMA, an individual might have roles such as a medical secretary, a nursing assistant, or a phlebotomist; these positions provide valuable experience in both the administrative and clinical aspects of healthcare.

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Medical Assistant- Certified, Care Team

  • Mason General Hospital
  • Shelton, WA (22 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Shelton, WA (22 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Medical Assistant-Certified, Care Team: This 1.0 FTE/Full-time position is scheduled to work 10-HR day shifts....

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Certified Medical Assistant - Corrections Shelton, WA

  • Amergis Healthcare Staffing
  • Shelton, WA (22 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Shelton, WA (22 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Responsibilities Assist with basic clinical duties including vital signs and patient intake Collect and document medical histories and treatment information Support providers during examinations and...

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Medical Assistant Certified PRN CRC

  • Amergis
  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 15 days ago

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Medical Assistant responsible for performing duties under the direction of a physician to assist in the examination and treatment of patients. Minimum...

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Certified Medical Assistant ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus)

  • Kinwell
  • Olympia, WA
  • 17 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 17 days ago

What you'll do: Greet patients and prepare them for physical examinations, including obtaining vital signs, weight, height, reviewing medications and medical history, allergies, and performing all ancillary...

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Certified Medical Assistant - Psych

  • Amergis
  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 21 days ago

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Medical Assistant responsible for performing duties under the direction of a physician to assist in the examination and treatment of patients. Minimum...

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Medical Assistant Certified - PRN

  • Amergis Healthcare Staffing
  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 22 days ago

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Medical Assistant responsible for performing duties under the direction of a physician to assist in the examination and treatment of patients. Minimum...

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Per Diem Certified Medical Assistant

  • Kinwell
  • Olympia, WA
  • 25 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 25 days ago

Greet patients and prepare them for physical examinations, including obtaining vital signs, weight, height, reviewing medications and medical history, allergies, and performing all ancillary tests required...

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Medical Assistant Certified - ONC

  • Seamar
  • Elma, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Elma, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 27 days ago

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human,...

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Medical Assistant -Certified (MA-C)

  • 002 Sea Mar Community Health Centers
  • Olympia, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 30+ days ago

We are recruiting for the following position: Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C) The Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) supports providers...

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Medical Assistant Certified, Primary Care

  • Mason General Hospital
  • Shelton, WA (22 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Shelton, WA (22 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

Medical Assistant-Certified, PriCare: This 1.0 FTE/Full-time position is scheduled to work 10-HR day shifts....

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Certified Medical Assistant Float ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus + Pay Differential)

  • Kinwell
  • Olympia, WA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 60+ days ago

Greet patients and prepare them for physical examinations, including obtaining vital signs, weight, height, reviewing medications and medical history, allergies, and performing all ancillary tests required...

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Medical Assistant Certified

  • Sea Mar Community Health Centers
  • Olympia, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 90+ days ago

We are recruiting for the following position: Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization Medical Assistant Certified - Posting #26737 Hourly Rate: $23.39 Position Summary: Full-Time...

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Salary for CMA Jobs in Olympia, WA

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Highest Education Level

CMAs in Olympia, WA offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
Associate's Degree
23.5%
Bachelor's Degree
22.4%
High School or GED
16.4%
Master's Degree
4.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
1.5%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by CMAs in Olympia, WA
Less than 1 year
61.2%
None
20.2%
2-4 years
17.7%
1-2 years
0.9%


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