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.
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 under supervision.
- Room patients and take vitals.
- Record chief complaints.
- Assist with minor surgeries/procedures with a medical provider.
- Interact regularly with patients and coworkers in a friendly manner.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid unrestricted WA State Medical Assistant Certification.
- BLS/CPR certification required within 3-6 months of 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.
- Associates degree in medical assisting and/or certified medical assistant preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- 1-4 years previous work experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
- Proficient in Medical terminology and medical office procedures.
- Ability to work with a low-income, multi-ethnic patient population.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans – 100% for employee, up to 50% for spouse/dependent(s) depending on plan.
- Vacation: 160 hours per year to start, accrued bi-weekly.
- 9 Paid Holidays.
- 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.
