Medical Assistant - Certified

Cascade Community Healthcare • Centralia, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Cascade is a nonprofit community health center serving Lewis County and surrounding communities for 60 years, with five locations throughout Lewis County, Washington. The Certified Medical Assistant is an integral part of the medical and nursing teams, helping ensure client flow and provide quality client care in a safe and timely manner. This position is based at 2428 W Reynolds Avenue, Centralia, WA 98531, and is scheduled for 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The pay range is $22.55–$27.49, depending on experience.

The role administers permitted medications under valid orders and appropriate delegation and supervision, gathers and documents clinical information, coordinates laboratory orders and referrals, and supports continuity of care. The Medical Assistant also assists with insurance verification and prior authorizations, coordinates with community providers and the integrated care team, and maintains accurate clinical records and professional standards.

Cascade offers opportunities connected to public service loan repayment programs, paid time off and holidays, company-paid and voluntary benefits, retirement contributions, and support for licensure and job-related certifications. Benefits are subject to eligibility, applicable plan terms, and, where noted, employment duration.

Requirements

• Active Washington State Department of Health Medical Assistant Certification.
• Ability to pass a Washington State Patrol background check.
• A national background check may be required if the candidate has lived outside Washington in the last three years.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer permitted medications under a valid order and the delegation and supervision of an authorized healthcare practitioner.
• Observe clients for medication reactions, side effects, or other concerns and promptly report them to the supervising practitioner.
• Coordinate follow-up on referrals and support continuity of care.
• Obtain and document medical histories, medication information, and vital signs as directed.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of services provided and relevant clinical or behavioral observations.
• Coordinate laboratory orders and communicate results to medical providers in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist with insurance verification and prior authorization processes.
• Coordinate services with community medical providers and other members of the integrated care team.
• Communicate with the supervisor regarding client contact and direct service hours, and work toward established productivity expectations.
• Maintain ethical and professional standards, appropriate boundaries, and client confidentiality.
• Maintain clinical records and prepare reports in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable requirements.
• Maintain required credentials and participate in relevant training and professional development.
• Perform other duties within the MA-C scope of practice as assigned, delegated, and supervised.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and approved-site participation in Washington Health Corps state and federal health programs.
• Up to 13 hours of paid time off earned per month.
• 11 paid holidays and 16 hours of personal holiday time; PTO and personal holiday hours are available after 90 days, and benefits are prorated based on FTE.
• Company-paid medical, dental, vision, AllyHealth, employee assistance program, life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• Voluntary supplemental term life insurance, legal services, fraud and identity protection, HSA, FSA, dependent care FSA, and pet insurance, subject to plan terms.
• After six months of employment, a 5% employer contribution of gross earnings to a 401(k), with no employee contribution or match required.
• Team Managers may provide required supervision hours at no cost to employees working toward licensure.
• Reimbursement for required Department of Health license renewals and other job-related certifications, such as DEA registration and CPR/BLS certification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed