Medical Assistant

Community-Health-Care; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Community Health Care in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support our clinics. You will prepare exam rooms, assist with exams, record vital signs, heights and weights, and document chief complaints to facilitate patient care.

This role also includes clerical duties and provider support, working as part of a compassionate team to deliver quality, accessible healthcare. WA State CMA license required; prior staff collaboration experience preferred.

Qualifications

• WA State CMA license required.
• Experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and equipment for exams and procedures.
• Take and document accurate vital signs including height and weight to assist with patient care.
• Perform clerical and clinical duties as assigned to support quality patient care and teamwork.

Skills

Vital signs measurement

Patient care support

Clerical duties

Education

Washington State Certified Medical Assistant License

Job description

Community Health Care is a leading non-profit organization that offers quality health care to underserved patients in Pierce County. We provide comprehensive family practice care, including medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services in our seven clinics. We seek to continuously improve our commitment and service to our patients and community.We want you to join us in our mission to provide the highest quality healthcare with compassionate and accessible service for all.We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Continuing Education, Employee Assistant Program and more!We are looking for Medical Assistant's to join our clinics! Our Medical Assistants prepare exam rooms, equipment and supplies for exams and procedures. They take and document accurate vital signs, height, weight, and the patients’ chief complaints to facilitate patient care. They will also perform clerical and clinical duties as assigned, to assist with quality patient care, customer service and effective teamwork. Our Medical Assistants are accountable for provision of quality patient care, clerical support, staff duties and effective provider support to ensure excellent patient care and customer service. Plus, other duties as assigned.Washington State Certified Medical Assistant License.We encourage anyone with a relevant combination of education and experience to apply.