Seattle Outpatient Medical Assistant 0.8 FTE

Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care. 

Position Summary: 

The Medical Assistant is responsible in providing compassionate and professional care to individuals with eating disorders and to assist TEP Physicians to improve quality of patient care and maximize number of clients seen.

  Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Communicate with clients, staff and outside contacts on behalf of the Physician


• Chart preparation and documentation


• Prepare exam rooms and room clients


• Take vitals (blood pressure, height/weight, etc.), EKGs, blood draws


• Give injections


• Call in prescriptions


• Maintain client files and inventory of medical supplies and forms


• Call for labs, growth charts, medical records.


• Assist in care coordination with other members of patient’s treatment team


• Foster good relationships with patients and co-workers


• Manage multiple priorities and variations in workload


• Report questions, ideas, and concerns to Physician


• Various projects as assigned by Physician

Education Qualifications:

• Successful completion of accredited Medical Assistant program. Must obtain certification in the first 6 months of employment.

Professional Qualifications:

• Experience and interest in mental health nursing desirable.


• Minimum 1 year clinical experience.


• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and variations in workload.

Other Qualifications:

• Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites must have a valid driver’s license and be authorized to drive. 


• Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites are required to have a current Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.  


• Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites are required to have a current First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.  


• Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites in North Carolina or Georgia are required to have a current CPI certification within 30 days of hire. 


• Employees at Residential site in Washington are required to have a Washington State Department of Health Food Handler permit within 30 days of hire.

  Workplace Environment: 

• Standing 35% and Sitting 65%


• Bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping or crouching when appropriate.


• Lift, carry, push or pull up to approx. 25 pounds (supplies, etc.)

  Competencies:

• Exhibits passion for our clients, values, and organization


• Demonstrates high level of accountability for professional practice


• Engages in self-evaluation process, seeking feedback regarding own practice, from clients, peers, professional colleagues and others


• Skilled in developing effective relationships with clients, co-workers, or families; actively listening to develop a positive connection


• Helps to cultivate an environment of client-centered care that includes confidentiality, support, trust and mutual respect

What we offer: 

Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.  

For full-time employees, we offer: 

• HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield) 


• Dental insurance (Delta Dental)


• Vision insurance (EyeMed) 


• Short-term and long-term disability insurance 


• Company-paid life insurance 


• 401(k) plan available two months after start date


• Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation 

Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.