Location: Olympia, 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)

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 document vital signs and patient histories accurately using Epic
• Prepare patients for exams, room patients, and assist clinicians during procedures
• Collect and properly label specimens (throat, urine UA/clean catch, venipuncture)
• Administer injections and immunizations, and perform blood glucose testing via glucometer
• Perform TB test administration and follow-up as needed
• Handle telephone triage, pharmacy refill requests, and follow-up phone calls with professionalism
• Assist with suture removal and basic office procedures within your scope
• Maintain accurate charting in Epic and support clinic workflow to enhance patient care

Qualifications

• MA-C (Medical Assistant - Certified) required; MA-R not accepted for this role
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of prior healthcare experience (first-timers with relevant training considered)
• Proven experience with Epic charting and healthcare terminology
• Experience in adult outpatient clinic settings preferred (Cardiology clinic experience a plus)
• Reliable transportation and ability to meet a 50-mile local preference
• Willingness to float within skillset to meet facility needs when required

Education

• Medical Assistant certification (MA-C) required

Knowledge & Skills

• Epic electronic health record proficiency
• Obtaining and documenting vital signs, hearing and vision screening
• Specimen collection, labeling, and basic laboratory test administration
• Venipuncture and preparing specimens for testing
• Administering injections and immunizations; TB test administration
• Blood glucose testing via glucometer
• Telephone triage, patient follow-up calls, and pharmacy refill coordination
• Rooming patients, recording medications/allergies, and assisting with procedures

Benefits

• Competitive pay and predictable weekly schedule so you can plan your weekends
• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement for contract travelers
• Medical, Dental & Vision options to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and benefits guidance
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay credentialed
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge and explore the Pacific Northwest
• Referral bonus program — bring great teammates and get rewarded
• A supportive clinic team that values your skills and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Olympia, WA

Explore Olympia’s charming downtown and the Washington State Capitol campus, stroll the Percival Landing boardwalk and Capitol Lake, and enjoy the Olympia Farmers Market. Nature lovers will appreciate nearby Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge and Tumwater Falls Park for easy hikes and scenic views. Weekend getaways include Capitol State Forest trails, local breweries and wineries, and day trips to Mount Rainier or Olympic National Park for unforgettable outdoor adventures.

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