Medical Assistant

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

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.

Wage Range: $23.00 - $24.77 Per Hour.

Schedule: Monday Through Thursday. 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

FTE: 1.0

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits: We offer competitive wages and benefits including:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vison Plans
• Vacation: 160 hours per year to start, accrued bi-weekly
• 9 Paid Holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• 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.

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

Requirements

• 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 certified medical assistant preferred.

DESIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• 1-4 years of previous work experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred.
• Proficient in medical terminology and medical office procedures.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn in-house programs, including EHR system.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a low-income, multi-ethnic patient population and relate respectfully and effectively to people of diverse racial, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Must be a confident, self-directed individual who can work within a team as well as independently.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, utilizing concise and comprehensive documentation with strong technical writing and record-keeping skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.