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2026 WSSMA Conference
WSSMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026
"PNW Medical Assistants Stronger Together"
May 1 & May 2, 2026
Embassy Suite by Hilton- Lynnwood, WA
Early Bird Registration Rates Postmarked: March 16, 2026
Standard Registration Deadline is April 15, 2026
Hotel Reservation Deadline: March 26, 2026
You are invited to attend the 2026 WSSMA Annual Conference at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Lynnwood Washington. We welcome medical assistants and other medical professionals from the Pacific Northwest and beyond, whether you are active in the field, retired, an educator or a student. An excellent educational program and networking experience has been developed for all attendees.
Enclosed is hotel information including a link to make room reservations, conference registration information, and the conference registration form. We are pleased to announce the costs for hotel suites will be lower for 2026 than in 2025. Queen/Queen Suites have been reduced by $ 29.00/night; King Suites have been reduced by $ 39.00/night. Please take note of the specific cutoff dates for both hotel room reservations and conference registration.
If you still have questions after going through the packet, you may email either of the conference co-chairs listed below. Be sure to put “WSSMA 2026 Conference” in the subject line; you will receive a response as soon as possible. Thank you.
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Lorrie Jones, CMA (AAMA) dwlljones@aol.com
Sue Rodenberger, CMA (AAMA) sue.rodenberger@comcast.net
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Please view or download the detailed packet to view all information about the Conference.
Hotel Information
Embassy Suites by Hilton
20610 44th Avenue West, Lynnwood, WA 98036
BOOKING INFORMATION:
The room block has been set up and confirmed. Guests can begin making their reservations using the link below:
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/sealwes-xma-cf2e9a00-2684-4bb4-8fe0-bf7ce37a588f/
Guests can also call in their reservations at (425) 775-2500 to reserve their rooms under the Washington State Society of Medical Assistants (WSSMA) Block.
Please ensure everyone is aware to make their reservations by Thursday, March 26, 2026, or until the room block is full, whichever comes first. After this date, we cannot guarantee availability and we may not be able to provide the discounted rate under your block.
(WSSMA): Special Rate: $ 139.00+tax per night King Suite or $ 149.00+tax per night Queen/Queen Suite.
Check in time 4:00 pm. Check out time 12:00 pm.
Cancellation Policy: If necessary to cancel, rooms must be cancelled with a cancellation number obtained 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid a cancellation fee totaling anticipated room rate + tax. If the reservation is not cancelled and the guest fails to arrive as scheduled, a no-show fee will be applied totaling anticipated room rate + tax.
Includes:
• Daily hot buffet breakfast that includes a chef made to order omelet station:
Monday-Friday 6:00am-9:00am / Saturday & Sunday 7:00am-10:30am.
• Nightly evening reception available from 5:00pm – 6:30pm that include (2) complimentary beer, wine, cocktails and light appetizers.
• On-site restaurant & bar serving dinner Monday through Thursday, 4:00pm-10:00pm; Friday-Saturday, 4:00pm-11:00pm; Sunday 4:00pm-9:00pm.
• Happy Hour Specials in Cascades Restaurant 4:00pm-5:00pm daily.
• Indoor pool and whirlpool open 8:00am-10:00pm.
• Precor fitness facility open 24/7 for guests 18 and older.
• Complimentary parking.
Notes:
• The special rate above is for 1-2 people. If there are more than 2 people in a room, there will be an additional charge of $ 15.00 for each extra person.
• All suites are non-smoking.
• Suites include: private bedroom, separate living room with sleeper sofa and dining/workspace, 2 flat-screen TVs, complimentary high-speed wireless internet access, microwave, mini-frig, coffeemaker (with a selection of coffee and teas), safe, iron & ironing board, hair dryer.
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Education Topics
We will have an agenda packed with educational offerings on Friday and Saturday. Please plan carefully to ensure you are seated in the meeting room of your choice when the session starts. You must be present for 90% of an educational session in order to earn CEU credit. For a 60 minute session that works out to 54 minutes; for a 90 minute session, it is 81 minutes.
Again, the breakfast buffet starts at 6 am Friday and at 7 am Saturday, so plan to be there early to assure you are on time for education (or checking in for the HOD if you are serving as a delegate).
The presenters are professionals in a variety of fields who will address attendees on administrative, clinical and general topics that have been AAMA-approved for CEUs. There is the potential to earn up to 14 hours of Continuing Education in just 2 days.
The schedule below is tentative, and subject to change. We are still collaborating with potential speakers and will be adding more CEU sessions.
Friday Morning Topics: Poison Prevention and Physician Insurance Representative on Medical Record Documentation.
Friday Afternoon Topics: Physical Therapy Speakers: topics are Pelvic Health and Certified Dry Needling.
Saturday Morning Topics: Medicare and Medical Assisting Jeopardy
Saturday Afternoon Featured Speaker:
Sandra J. Gonzalez, PHD, MSSW, LCSW
Topic: Women and Alcohol including promoting healthy pregnancies.
Dr. Gonzalez has presented at National and International Conferences. At the recent AAMA Conference, she was a featured speaker. She is an associate professor in the family and community medicine dept. at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. This presentation is sponsored by the Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT).
Saturday Afternoon Featured Speaker:
James Ginder, MS, NREMT,PI,CHES®, NCEE,PAI
Topic: Human Trafficking Education
Mr. Ginder has presented at the AAMA Conference.
Mr. Ginder is the health education specialist at the Hamilton County Health Department in Noblesville, Indiana. Mr. Ginder is a National Certified Health Education Specialist and holds numerous instructor certifications in emergency medicine and health education. He is a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician, an Emergency Medical Technician Instructor, and a National Certified EMS Educator.