About Embrace

Embrace Sexual Health & Gynecology is a small, independent private practice in Vancouver, WA specializing in women's health across the lifespan, with a particular focus on menopause and perimenopause, hormone management, sexual health, and weight management.

We are looking for a warm, capable, and highly reliable Medical Assistant to join our growing practice.

This is an opportunity to work closely with the provider in a small, relationship-centered clinical environment where excellent patient care matters—and where your contribution will have a direct impact on the patient experience and the day-to-day functioning of the practice.

The Position

Part-time Medical Assistant — approximately 16 hours/week

We anticipate a schedule of two 8-hour shifts per week, 8:30am-5:30pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays. Opportunity to grow into 24-30 hours/week as the practice grows, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Compensation: $27–$31/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

We are a small private practice and do not currently offer employer-sponsored health insurance or retirement benefits. We instead aim to provide competitive hourly compensation, meaningful paid time off, professional development support, and a supportive work environment.

What You'll Do

Clinical responsibilities may include:

• Rooming patients and obtaining vital signs

• Medication reconciliation and medical history intake

• Assisting with pelvic examinations and office procedures

• Specimen collection and processing

• Point-of-care testing, as appropriately trained and credentialed

• Phlebotomy, as appropriate trained and credentialed

• Maintaining clean, organized, well-stocked exam rooms

• Sterilization of instruments and autoclave maintenance

• Serving as a chaperone when appropriate

• Assisting with clinical workflow and patient preparation

Administrative and patient-support responsibilities may include:

• Scheduling and appointment coordination

• Processing prescription refill requests

• Communicating with pharmacies

• Supporting referrals and prior authorizations

• Coordinating laboratory and imaging needs

• Managing medical records and documentation

• Responding to patient communications according to established protocols

• Monitoring clinical supplies 

• Helping maintain efficient day-to-day practice operations

The Person We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Warm, compassionate, and genuinely patient-centered

• Professional and comfortable discussing sensitive health concerns

• Comfortable working with patients around menopause, sexual health, gynecologic concerns, and intimate health topics

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Dependable and punctual

• Able to work independently while knowing when to ask for help

• Comfortable in a small-practice environment where flexibility and initiative are important

• Excellent at communicating with both patients and the provider

• Comfortable learning new technology and EHR systems

• Committed to maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous medical assistant experience

• Women's health, OB/GYN, primary care, or specialty clinic experience

• Current Washington medical assistant credential appropriate to the duties of the position

• National MA certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or equivalent)

• Experience with electronic health records

• CPR/BLS certification

We are particularly interested in candidates who bring a calm, nonjudgmental, and respectful approach to conversations about sexuality, menopause, hormones, and other sensitive aspects of women's health.

What We Offer

• $27–$31/hour, based on experience

• 16 hours/week (opportunity to grow into 24-30 hours/week)

• Predictable part-time schedule

• Paid time off

• Paid sick leave in accordance with Washington requirements

• Paid professional development/CME time

• Annual professional development allowance

• Supportive, collaborative private-practice environment

• Direct mentorship and training

• Opportunity to develop expertise in women's health, menopause, and sexual health

• A workplace that values respectful, inclusive, patient-centered care

Why Embrace?

At Embrace, we believe patients deserve healthcare that is thoughtful, evidence-based, personal, and free of judgment.

We're looking for someone who shares that philosophy and wants to be part of a practice where the patient experience is just as important as the clinical experience.

If you're an experienced MA who wants to move away from the pace and bureaucracy of a large healthcare system and into a smaller practice where you can build meaningful relationships with patients and your colleagues, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply: Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter describing your clinical experience, your interest in women's health, and what you're looking for in your next position.