Compassionate Medical Assistant — Clinic Support & Impact

Cowlitz Family Health Center; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans (employee

Vacation 160 hours/year

9 paid holidays plus floating holiday

Matching 403b retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability and AD&D

Employee Assistance Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Job summary

Cowlitz Family Health Center is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and care teams in a busy clinic in Washington. The MA will assist in exams, take vitals, prepare rooms, and help with small procedures, while providing friendly, patient-centered service.

The ideal candidate holds WA MA certification, BLS/CPR, and 1–4 years of MA experience; bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus. Competitive wages, benefits, and a union-represented environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid unrestricted WA State Medical Assistant Certification.
• BLS/CPR certification required upon hire.
• High school diploma plus post-secondary medical assisting program; associates degree or CMA preferred.
• 1-4 years of medical assistant experience preferred.
• Proficient in medical terminology and office procedures.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn in-house programs, including EHR.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment under the direction of a medical provider.
• Administer injections, room patients, take vitals, document chief complaints.
• Assist with minor surgeries/procedures with a medical provider.
• Maintain a welcoming environment and coordinate with staff and patients.

Skills

Medical terminology

Medical office procedures

Basic computer proficiency

EHR systems

Bilingual English/Spanish

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Customer service

Education

WA State Medical Assistant Certification

BLS/CPR certification

High school diploma + post-secondary medical assisting program

Associates degree or CMA preferred

Job description

Cowlitz Family Health Center is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and care teams in a busy clinic in Washington. The MA will assist in exams, take vitals, prepare rooms, and help with small procedures, while providing friendly, patient-centered service.

The ideal candidate holds WA MA certification, BLS/CPR, and 1–4 years of MA experience; bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus. Competitive wages, benefits, and a union-represented environment are offered.