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Medical Assistant

Cowlitz Family Health Center
WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

Job Type

Full-time

Description

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.

  • Hourly Rate : $23.00 - $24.77 per hour DOE
  • Monday Through Friday , 8 hours, 1.0FTE

Mission and Values : 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. We 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. 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.

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.

Benefits : We offer competitive wages and benefits including :

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vison 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.

    • 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.

    • DESIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS :

  • 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 Description

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    Salary : $23 - $25

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