Compassionate Medical Assistant — Patient Care Champion

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

PTO 160 hours/year

9 paid holidays + floating

401k with matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Long term disability & AD&D

Employee assistance plans

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Cowlitz Family Health Center in WA state is hiring a Medical Assistant to support exam rooms, take vitals, and assist clinicians with injections and minor procedures. The role emphasizes compassionate patient service and accurate charting in a fast-paced clinic.

Ideal candidates have MA certification, CPR/BLS, and a background in medical terminology with the ability to work with diverse patient populations. This is a full-time position with a union representation.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid unrestricted WA State Medical Assistant Certification.
• BLS/CPR certification required upon hire.
• High school diploma plus completion of a medical assisting program; associates degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examinations and treatments under medical provider guidance.
• Take vitals, record chief complaints, and prepare patients for procedures.
• Administer injections and assist with minor surgeries/procedures.
• Provide friendly patient interaction and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma + 1 academic year medical assisting program

Associates degree in medical assisting or CMA preferred

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Cowlitz Family Health Center in WA state is hiring a Medical Assistant to support exam rooms, take vitals, and assist clinicians with injections and minor procedures. The role emphasizes compassionate patient service and accurate charting in a fast-paced clinic.

Ideal candidates have MA certification, CPR/BLS, and a background in medical terminology with the ability to work with diverse patient populations. This is a full-time position with a union representation.