About the role
Palliative & Hospice Care Medical Assistant (MA)
Alpha Home Health & Hospice
- Location: Everett, WA (On-Site)
- Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Compensation: $24-$33 per hour DOE
Benefits
:
Take Care of You
- Medical, dental & vision + free telehealth
- Paid holidays, sick time & vacation
- Flexible scheduling to fit your life
Employee Assistance Program & Emergency Fund
Plan for the Future
401(k) with company match
Company-paid life & AD&D insurance
Health & Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition reimbursement & growth opportunities
A Few Extras
Pet insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Employee referral program
Voluntary insurance options
Alpha Home Health & Hospice is seeking a compassionate, organized, and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to support our Palliative Care and Hospice programs.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate patient appointments, home visits, and follow-up care
- Communicate with patients, families, providers, referral sources, pharmacies, and community partners
- Document patient updates, symptoms, and clinical information in the EMR
- Process provider orders, medication changes, and care plan updates
- Assist with hospice and palliative care referrals, admissions, and scheduling
- Support care transitions between hospitals, home health, palliative care, and hospice services
- Manage inbound and outbound calls, messages, and patient inquiries
- Provide compassionate support and education to patients and families
- Identify and communicate changes in patient condition to the clinical team
- Assist with advance care planning documentation and care coordination
- Maintain accurate and timely records while ensuring compliance with agency procedures
Qualifications
- Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) preferred
- Experience in hospice, palliative care, home health, geriatrics, primary care, or care coordination required
- Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with EMR systems and clinical documentation
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented approach to patient care
- If you are passionate about providing compassionate care and helping patients and families navigate serious illness with dignity and support, we encourage you to apply today.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.