Certified Medical Assistant
About The Position
Tri-Cities Community Health (TCCH) is seeking passionate and driven Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) to join their Care Team at the Kennewick Primary and Dental Care site. CMAs play a vital role in patient care across various nursing areas, providing safe and precise patient care and supporting medical, nursing, and other company personnel engaged in patient care services. TCCH is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1981 to provide quality, accessible healthcare to migrant and farm workers, and now serves underserved populations across six clinical sites in Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland, offering a wide range of services including dental, optometry, pharmacy, behavioral health, and endocrinology.
Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma or GED
- Current Certified Medical Assistant license from the State of Washington required
- Must have or obtain current CPR certification within three (3) months of hire
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one (1) year of experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct and non-direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel
- Maintain up-to-date certification and medical knowledge
- Efficiently operate Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
- Attend all required safety training programs and describe responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards
- Follow the organization’s exposure control plans and bloodborne and airborne pathogens protocol
- Upkeep departmental supplies and inventory
- Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
- Work on a team toward surpassing departmental goals and objectives across multiple departments and facilities
- Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned and authorized by RCW 18.360 and WAC 246-827
- Carry out all other duties as assigned
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- disability
- retirement with employer match
- paid sick/vacation time
- CME reimbursement for licensed employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
