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Medical Assistant - Ophthalmology

$53k to $72k

Vancouver, WAFull-timePosted Oct 12, 2026

Against the Vancouver typical range

Job description

Medical Assistant

  • Ophthalmology Peace. Health Medical Group | Vancouver, WA Full-Time | 1.00 FTE | Day Shift Salary Range: $25.62 - $34.58 per hour The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. Help Patients Protect One of Their Most Important Senses While Building Meaningful Relationships Every Day If you're a Medical Assistant who loves patient interaction but is tired of feeling like you're rushing people through appointments, this could be the change you've been looking for. Join our Ophthalmology team in Vancouver, where you'll work closely with providers and patients through their vision care journey, helping people preserve and improve the quality of their daily lives. Why Peace. Health. Why Ophthalmology. Why Now. Be part of a specialty where relationships matter. You'll see patients who return for ongoing care, allowing you to build trust and become a familiar face in their healthcare experience. Practice with purpose. Vision impacts everything from independence to quality of life. Your work directly supports patients in protecting and restoring their sight. Enjoy a more focused clinical environment. Instead of juggling endless competing priorities, you'll develop specialized skills while working alongside an experienced ophthalmology team. Work with providers who value collaboration. Your observations, organization, and patient care support play an important role in every visit. Join a mission-driven health system investing in exceptional patient experiences and caregiver wellbeing.

What You'll Do

As a Medical Assistant on our Ophthalmology team, you'll help create a smooth, welcoming experience from check-in to checkout. You will: Prepare patients for appointments and assist with exams and procedures. Collect health histories, vital signs, and other clinical information. Support providers during patient visits and treatments.

Administer injections and perform clinical tasks within your scope of practice and provider direction. Prepare, stock, clean, and maintain exam rooms and equipment. Process and handle specimens as needed. Coordinate testing, referrals, and follow-up appointments. Document patient information accurately in the electronic medical record.

Answer patient questions and route clinical concerns to the appropriate team member. Partner with providers, technicians, and clinic staff to keep each day running smoothly. Help patients feel informed, comfortable, and cared for throughout their visit.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant , Medical Office Assistant , or approved Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program. Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) credential, or Washington State Medical Assistant-Interim Certified credential with ability to obtain full certification within 12 months.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained through either American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of experience in a medical office or ambulatory care setting. National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential. Previous experience supporting specialty care, ophthalmology, or surgical services.

Nice to Have

We know great Medical Assistants come from a variety of backgrounds. If you are passionate about patient care, enjoy building relationships, and are excited to learn a specialty practice, we'd still love to hear from you even if you don't meet every preferred qualification. Why Caregivers Choose Peace. Health At Peace.

Health, you'll find a culture built on compassion, respect, collaboration, and service. We believe taking great care of patients starts with taking great care of the people who care for them. Life in Vancouver, Washington Vancouver offers the best of Pacific Northwest living with easy access to hiking trails, rivers, parks, local restaurants, farmers markets, and outdoor recreation.

You'll enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere while remaining close to the cultural, dining, and entertainment opportunities of the greater Portland metropolitan area. Whether your perfect day includes mountain views, kayaking, coffee shops, live music, or family adventures, you'll find it here. Comprehensive Benefits Peace.

Health is committed to the physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual wellbeing of our caregivers. Full-time caregivers enjoy access to: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions Generous paid time off Employer-paid life and disability insurance Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support Wellness resources and programs Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Mental health and wellbeing resources Additional voluntary benefit options At Peace.

Health, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where every caregiver, patient, and community member feels respected, valued, and welcomed. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. For full consideration, please submit a current resume with your application. Peace. Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

See how Peace. Health is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility .

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