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On-siteKinwell was founded on the principle of personalized, whole-hearted care for every patient. We believe the best healthcare is a conversation, and one that includes nutrition, fitness, sleep, and behavioral health. Our Clinicians and Clinic Support staff drive real change in their patient’s well-being. Along the way, we are setting a new standard for primary care, making it more accessible, impactful, and holistic.
We are dedicated to building great places to work. We value all teammates and respect a diversity of thought, ideas, and cultures—all focused on the common goal of nurturing the health of those we serve.
Kinwell fosters a culture that promotes employee growth, collaborative innovation, and inspired leadership. We bring agility to work every day and thrive on the opportunity to create something refreshing and new. This is where you come in. If you are looking for a new primary care opportunity, one based on the quality of care, not the quantity of patients, please consider our available positions.
Are you looking for an opportunity to help set a new standard for Primary Care, one based on the quality of care, not the quantity of patient visits? Kinwell is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant Trainer to train and support Certified Medical Assistants across our clinics in Western Washington. We bring agility to work every day and thrive on the opportunity to create something refreshing and new. This is where you come in.
The Certified Medical Assistant Trainer will train new Medical Assistants and provide ongoing support and training for existing teammates. The Trainer will collaborate with the Senior Manager, Learning and Development and Clinical Operations leaders to assess training needs, develop curriculum development, provide preceptor support and, as needed, provide coverage as a Medical Assistant.
This Medical Assistant Trainer will be required to travel between our clinics in King County (Seattle, Renton, Federal Way, Redmond) and Snohomish County (Lynnwood and Mill Creek). The Trainer will also be required to periodically travel to our clinics in Olympia, Poulsbo, and Bellingham.
What you'll do:
Travel to assigned clinics across Western Washington to provide onboarding and training for new teammates.
Collaborate with the Learning and Development team and Clinical Operations leaders to identify educational needs, facilitate ongoing training, and develop curriculum for new hire orientation.
Design, continuously improve, and adapt curriculum to support varying educational needs.
Train Medical Assistant teammates on the roles and responsibilities of the position, including use of medical equipment.
Promote critical thinking among Medical Assistants and show commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.
Conduct competency assessments of new Medical Assistants to assess skills, knowledge, and ability within 30 days of hire.
Incorporate standard operating procedures into training plans that are consistent with Kinwell’s workflows and Epic platform.
Serve as a mentor to Medical Assistants and identify growth opportunities and educational needs of each teammate.
Perform responsibilities as a Medical Assistant when needed to cover staffing needs.
Become a Red Cross certified BLS Instructor to complete skills check assessments for teammates obtaining or recertifying their BLS certification.
Work directly with leaders across the organization to ensure training programs align with organizational needs and objectives.
Stay updated on best practices and innovations in training to continuously improve the training program.
May support a virtual clinical environment.
What you'll bring:
Active Washington state certification through the Department of Health (DOH) as a Certified Medical Assistant or Interim Certified Medical Assistant.
Two years of experience in a clinical education or training position.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant.
Ability to travel between Kinwell's 11 clinics across Western Washington, most frequently but not exclusively to clinics in King and Snohomish Counties.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care strongly preferred at time of hire from American Heart Association (AHA), Red Cross, or Military Training Network (MTN) or willingness to obtain within 6-months of hire.
Proficiency in using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
Experience using EPIC. (Preferred)
Demonstrated clinical expertise and proficiency in clinical procedures.
Demonstrated focus on ensuring quality in patient care.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Excellent communication and ability to gather history and current conditions from patients prior to appointments.
Independent decision-making skills and ability to influence others to resolve issues.
Ability to work as a member of a team or independently without supervision or direction.
Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment to handle sensitive and confidential information in a discreet and professional manner.
Vaccine Requirement:
Kinwell currently requires all teammates to provide proof of or complete a written attestation of a religious or medical exemption for influenza, COVID-19, and Hepatitis B vaccines. Healthcare providers may also be subject to CDC recommended vaccines.
Kinwell provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or other protected status. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the terms of the American with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment to our standard application and/or interview process which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Kinwell. Please inform our Talent Acquisition team (recruiting@kinwellhealth.com) if you are requesting an accommodation to participate in the application process.
What we offer:
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance
Personal Funding Accounts (HSA, FSA, DCA)
401K
Basic Life Insurance
Disability-Short Term and Long-Term
Supplemental Life and ADD&D
Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying programs
Employee Assistance
The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.
National Plus Salary Range:
$60,300.00 - $96,500.00*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska.