Compassionate Medical Assistant — Patient-Centered Care

Cowlitz Family Health Center; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,123; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Vacation leave

Paid holidays

403b plan

FSAs

Life insurance

Disability & AD&D

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Cowlitz Family Health Center in Washington state is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians during examinations and treatments. You will prepare patients, record vitals, assist with injections, and help with minor procedures in a welcoming clinic setting.

The ideal candidate holds WA Medical Assistant certification, BLS/CPR, and 1–4 years of relevant experience, with strong communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, and the clinic offers competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid unrestricted WA State Medical Assistant Certification.
• BLS/CPR certification required upon 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 CMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under supervision of a medical provider.
• Administer injections and prepare patients for procedures.
• Room patients, take vitals, and record chief complaints.
• Assist with minor surgeries/procedures as directed by a medical provider.
• Interact with patients and staff to maintain a welcoming, efficient clinic environment.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma + 1 year medical assisting program

Associates degree in medical assisting / CMA (preferred)

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Cowlitz Family Health Center in Washington state is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians during examinations and treatments. You will prepare patients, record vitals, assist with injections, and help with minor procedures in a welcoming clinic setting.

The ideal candidate holds WA Medical Assistant certification, BLS/CPR, and 1–4 years of relevant experience, with strong communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, and the clinic offers competitive wages and benefits.