Location: Lacey, WA

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Day (5x8)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $34 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Obtain and record vital signs and patient histories accurately to support clinical decisions
• Room patients and prepare them for exams with professionalism and compassion
• Perform specimen collection, labeling, and basic lab tests including glucometer checks
• Administer injections and immunizations within scope and follow proper documentation
• Perform venipuncture and assist with procedures as needed, maintaining safety and comfort
• Manage telephone triage, refill requests, and pharmacy communications with clear, timely responses
• Process prior authorizations and in-basket referrals to keep patient care moving
• Support behavioral health visits by welcoming and communicating effectively with psychiatric patients
• Administer TB tests, assist with suture removal, and provide nebulizer treatments when indicated

Qualifications

• MA-C certification required (MA-R not accepted)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum ~1 year of healthcare experience preferred; first-timers accepted
• Proven experience with Epic charting required
• Comfort working in an adult outpatient clinic setting, especially behavioral health
• Reliable transportation required for travel/local coverage

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• MA-C certification required; BLS required

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in Epic and outpatient charting workflows
• Strong knowledge of healthcare terminology and patient documentation
• Skilled in obtaining vital signs, venipuncture, specimen collection, and injections
• Experience with immunizations, TB testing, and basic point-of-care testing (glucometer)
• Comfortable with telephone triage, prescription refill processing, and prior authorizations
• Ability to assist with procedures and provide compassionate care for behavioral health patients

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easier
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you stay healthy while helping others
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Paid Time Off to recharge when you need it
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn rewards
• A supportive team that values YOU and your professional growth
• Onboarding and Epic support so you hit the floor confident and ready

Travel Perks: Explore Lacey, WA

Explore the great outdoors around Lacey: walk the boardwalk at Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge for birdwatching and tidal views, hike or mountain bike in Capitol State Forest, relax at nearby Priest Point Park and Percival Landing in Olympia, browse the Olympia Farmers Market, and take weekend day trips to Mount Rainier or Olympic National Park for unforgettable scenery. Local breweries, coffee shops, and a growing restaurant scene make exploration easy after your shift.

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