Certified Medical Assistant

002 Sea Mar Community Health Center; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

PTO 24 days + 10 holidays

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C) to support providers in a fast-paced outpatient primary care setting. The MA-C will record histories, vital signs, assist with exams, administer vaccines, and coordinate labs and referrals.

Qualifications include graduate of an approved MA program, MA-C license (or interim with certification within 90 days), and BLS/CPR. Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred; travel to other clinic locations may be

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved MA program.
• Current MA-C license (or MA-Interim with certification within 90 days).
• BLS/CPR required (or within 90 days).
• Ambulatory care experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain histories and vital signs.
• Track and document clinical quality measures in the EHR.
• Assist providers with exams, procedures, and charting.
• Administer medications and immunizations per protocol.
• Coordinate labs, referrals, and specialty care.
• Provide excellent customer service using the AIDET model.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Ambulatory care experience

Customer service

Education

Graduate of an approved MA program

MA-C license or interim with certification within 90 days

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

EHR familiarity

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services.

We are recruiting for the following position: Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization Medical Assistant - Certified (MA-C). The Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) supports providers in delivering high-quality, patient-centered primary care. This role serves as a key member of the care team, assisting with patient intake, clinical quality measures, documentation, referrals, and procedures to ensure efficient patient flow and excellent care.

Key Duties:

• Room patients, obtain histories and vital signs
• Track and document clinical quality measures in the EHR
• Assist providers with exams, procedures, and charting
• Administer medications and immunizations per protocol
• Coordinate labs, referrals, and specialty care
• Provide excellent customer service using the AIDET model

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved MA program
• Current MA-C license (or MA-Interim with certification within 90 days)
• BLS/CPR required (or within 90 days)
• Ambulatory care experience preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
• Fast-paced outpatient setting. May require travel to other clinic locations.

Starting Wage: $24.09 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (Can be edited based on need)

Work Schedule:

Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it's a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical Dental Vision Prescription coverage Life Insurance Long Term Disability EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org.

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons regardless of their ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 clinics.