Medical Assistant - Seattle, WA Area

Company: Optum
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: February 23, 2026

Job Description:

We are hiring for various specialty and primary care departments throughout the Seattle, WA area. Specialties include ENT, Orthopedics, Surgery Center and many more We are accepting new graduates! (Registered or Certified) For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Primary Responsibilities: - Performs a variety of back office activities to assist providers in conducting quality clinics, including administering injections, diagnostic testing, phlebotomy, quality surveys and various other procedures - Delivers exceptional customer service and maintains established quality control standards In addition, you may also receive: - Sign On Bonus - $6,000 - Shift differential eligibility - Overtime eligible at time and half - Annual performance bonus potential - Paid Time Off (PTO) which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays - Career development and training for other roles you may be interested - Medical Plan options, Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance within 30 days of hire - 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Education Reimbursement - Employee Discounts You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: - High school graduate or GED - Registered or Certified Medical Assistant via Washington State Department of Health or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment - Current CPR and / or BLS certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire - Access to reliable transportation Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $22.00 to $30.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment

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