Medical Assistant - Primary Care
Puyallup Tribal Health Authority
Tacoma
Straight from the company’s own careers site.
The job in short
Primary care medical assistant.
Details
- Found
- 22 d ago · posted 2026-08-24
- Location
- Tacoma, WA, US
- Pay (as listed)
- $26.85–$28.19 an hour
Full description
Description
Make a Difference. Build Your Career. Care for Your Community.
Location: Puyallup Tribal Health Authority | Tacoma, WA | On-Site
Schedule: Full-Time | Mon – Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hiring Range: $26.85 - $28.19 per hour
Position Close Date: September 4, 2026
At Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA), our Medical Assistants are more than support staff — they are trusted caregivers, patient advocates, and essential members of our care team. If you’re looking for meaningful work, strong benefits, a supportive culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact in your community, we’d love to meet you.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• No weekends or major holidays required
• Generous paid time off plus 18+ paid holidays (including your birthday!)
• 401(k) with annual profit-sharing contributions after eligibility requirements are met
• Mission-driven work serving the Indigenous community
• Supportive, team-oriented culture where MAs are respected and valued
• Opportunities for growth, training, and professional development
• Eligible employer for student loan repayment programs
At PTHA, we believe healthcare should be compassionate, culturally respectful, and community-centered. You’ll join a collaborative team dedicated to improving the health and wellness of patients of all ages in a welcoming environment.
What You’ll Do:
As a Medical Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care and helping our clinic run smoothly every day.
• Rooming patients and preparing them for exams and procedures
• Taking vital signs, patient histories, and performing diagnostic testing
• Administering immunizations and medications as directed
• Performing phlebotomy, lab procedures, and limited x-rays (if certified)
• Supporting providers and nurses with patient care and workflow
• Assisting with scheduling, documentation, and electronic medical records
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully stocked exam rooms
• Delivering compassionate, patient-focused service to every individual you support
Make a Difference Every Day. This is more than a Medical Assistant job — it’s an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, support underserved communities, and be part of a healthcare organization rooted in compassion, respect, and service. Apply today and join a team where your work truly matters.
In accordance with federal law, Native American Preference in employment applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors.
Requirements
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Current WA State Medical Assistant Certification (MA-C)
• At least (3) years of Medical Assistant experience with patients of all ages
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Records
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