Location: Lacey, WA

Start Date: 11-11-2025

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day shift) — 5x8 schedule, no weekends, no on-call

Hours per Week: 43

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 accurately and document in EPIC to support excellent patient care
• Room patients, record history/medications/allergies, and prepare exam rooms for efficient visits
• Collect and label specimens (throat swabs, urine clean-catch, blood draws) and handle basic lab testing
• Administer injections and immunizations within scope and assist with nebulizer treatments
• Perform hearing and vision screenings and assist clinicians with procedures when needed
• Manage telephone triage, process pharmacy refill requests, and handle prior authorizations and in-basket referrals
• Provide compassionate, welcoming support to behavioral health patients and help maintain a calm clinic environment
• Float within your skillset to meet facility needs and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team

Qualifications

• MA-C required (MA-R not accepted)
• MA-CS required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of healthcare experience (experience with outpatient clinics preferred)
• Proven experience with EPIC and healthcare terminology
• Reliable personal transportation to meet site expectations
• Comfort working with behavioral health patients and strong communication skills
• First-time travel clinicians welcome — orientation and support available

Education

• Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) — required
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Additional clinical training or coursework in medical assisting helpful

Knowledge & Skills

• EPIC charting and documentation
• Obtaining and recording vital signs
• Specimen collection and labeling (throat, urine, venipuncture)
• Injections and immunizations, including safe administration practices
• Nebulizer treatments and basic respiratory support
• Hearing and vision screening techniques
• Telephone triage, pharmacy refill processing, and prior authorization workflow
• Blood glucose testing via glucometer and basic point-of-care laboratory tasks
• Rooming patients, recording histories, and assisting with procedures

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay to reward your hard work
• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement for contract travelers
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and life insurance options
• Paid time off so you can truly recharge
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn rewards
• A supportive team and leadership that values your contributions

Travel Perks: Explore Lacey, WA

Lacey sits just south of Olympia, offering easy access to Puget Sound waterfront parks, Percival Landing, and the lively Olympia farmers market. Outdoor lovers can explore Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, local hiking around Capitol State Forest, or take day trips to Mount Rainier and the Hood Canal for stunning views and fresh-air adventures. The area also has a growing craft brewery and coffee scene, plus waterfront dining and nearby ferry connections for weekend trips to Seattle and the San Juan Islands.

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