Medical Assistant
About The Position
Are you passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives? Cowlitz Family Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to be the heartbeat of our healthcare team! In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside compassionate professionals, provide essential support, and help create a welcoming environment for our patients. The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a medical provider. Assists Physician/ARNP or RN with direct patient care. Under direction and supervision by medical professional staff: administer injections, room patients, take vitals, record chief complaints, and assist with minor surgeries/procedures with a medical provider. The Medical Assistant interacts regularly with patients, coworkers, and various other people on-a-day-to-day basis within the medical clinic and displays a friendly manner, a commitment to service, strong decision-making skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid unrestricted WA State Medical Assistant Certification.
- BLS/CPR certification required upon hire
- High school diploma plus successful completion of a minimum of one academic year of post-secondary education in a medical assisting program from an accredited educational institution.
- Proficient in medical terminology and medical office procedures.
- Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn in-house programs, including EHR system.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a low-income, multi-ethnic patient population and relate respectfully and effectively to people of diverse racial, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Must be a confident, self-directed individual who can work within a team as well as independently.
- Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, utilizing concise and comprehensive documentation with strong technical writing and record-keeping skills.
Nice To Haves
- Associates degree in medical assisting and/or certified medical assistant preferred.
- 1-4 years of previous work experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a medical provider.
- Assisting Physician/ARNP or RN with direct patient care.
- Administering injections.
- Rooming patients.
- Taking vitals.
- Recording chief complaints.
- Assisting with minor surgeries/procedures with a medical provider.
- Interacting regularly with patients, coworkers, and various other people on a day-to-day basis within the medical clinic.
- Displaying a friendly manner, a commitment to service, strong decision-making skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans – 100% premiums paid for employee
- Vacation: 160 hours per year to start, accrued bi-weekly
- 9 Paid Holidays plus 1 floating holiday
- Matching 403b Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance- $50,000 employer paid
- Long Term Disability and AD&D employer paid
- Employee Assistance Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
