What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Cowlitz Family Health Center?
Description
FTE 1.0 - Tuesday - Friday 8a-7p
Job Summary
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.
Benefits: We offer competitive wages and benefits including:
We are looking for people who share our vision, want to use their skills to provide exceptional customer service to our patients, and can adapt as we continue to make positive changes. We encourage employee development and have a track record of promoting from within.
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
REQUIREMENTS:
FTE 1.0 - Tuesday - Friday 8a-7p
Job Summary
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.
Benefits: We offer competitive wages and benefits including:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vison Plans – 100% for employee, up to 50 % for spouse/dependent(s)
- Vacation: 160 hours accrued in the first year
- 9.5 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.
- Benefits may be prorated for part-time employees**
We are looking for people who share our vision, want to use their skills to provide exceptional customer service to our patients, and can adapt as we continue to make positive changes. We encourage employee development and have a track record of promoting from within.
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
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.
- 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 and a demonstrated ability to relate respectfully and effectively to people of diverse racial, educational and socio-economic backgrounds.
Salary : $50,000
