Float Medical Assistant

Cowlitz Family Health Center•Longview, WA

4d•$23 - $25

About The Position

Cowlitz Family Health Center is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to be the heartbeat of their healthcare team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside compassionate professionals, provide essential support, and help create a welcoming environment for 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. Cowlitz Family Health Center provides a wide range of services to all individuals, regardless of background or socio-economic status, including medical, dental, family planning, substance abuse treatment, and behavioral health services. They believe every person has value, is worthy of respect, and deserves quality care regardless of their financial situation. Cowlitz Family Health Center is growing and evolving and is looking for people who share their vision, want to use their skills to provide exceptional customer service to patients, and can adapt as they continue to make positive changes. Cowlitz Family Health Center is a drug-free workplace and performs drug testing consistent with federal guidelines in the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances.

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

Assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a medical provider.
Assist Physician/ARNP or RN with direct patient care.
Administer injections.
Room patients.
Take vitals.
Record chief complaints.
Assist with minor surgeries/procedures with a medical provider.
Interact regularly with patients, coworkers, and various other people on a day-to-day basis within the medical clinic.
Display 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.