Medical Assistant $4,000 Sign on Bonus

Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC); Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical/dental/vision)

Up to 120 hours of vacation time

Paid sick leave

10 paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

$0.75/hour for bilingual skills

Job summary

Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) is seeking Certified Medical Assistants in Edmonds, Washington. This role involves collaborating with healthcare providers to assist in patient care, including taking vital signs and maintaining records.

Eligible candidates will enjoy competitive wages, a $4,000 sign-on bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Proficient in reading, speaking, understanding, and writing English.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team.
• Organizational skills to prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and assist in determining medical problems.
• Assist providers with minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Monitor schedules and patient arrivals for efficient clinic flow.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Independent work skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Multi-line telephone use

Microsoft Office proficiency

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program

Job description

Community Health Center of Snohomish County offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package designed to address health, time off, retirement and career-advancement needs. Benefits available include health insurance (medical/dental/vision), up to 120 hours of vacation time pro-rated by FTE every 12 months, paid sick leave, 10-paid holidays, 403(b) Safe Harbor retirement plan with employer match, disability and life insurance, and more! We also offer $0.75/hour for those who test proficiently in a second language.

CHC of Snohomish County is offering Certified-Medical Assistants a $4,000 sign on bonus.

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant operates in a team with other clinic healthcare providers and support staff. The assistant escorts patients to the exam rooms and assists in determining medical problems. The MA assists medical providers with minor diagnostic procedures and treatments as directed; taking vital signs, maintaining records and recording test results.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Reads, speaks, understands and writes proficiently in English.
• Works independently and is self-directed.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and coordinates multiple activities and tasks.
• Works with initiative, energy and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
• Remains calm and effective in high pressure and emergency situations.
• Produces work in high quantity and quality.
• Problem‑solves with creativity and ingenuity.
• Use of multi-line telephones and other office machines.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Preferred

• Bilingual skills.

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program; or a minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a medical assistant.

Experience

• Customer service related experience working with the general public (1 year).
• Experience in a multiple provider medical practice.
• ICD-10 coding experience.
• CPT-4 coding experience.
• Working with insurance/billing in a healthcare setting/insurance organization.
• Healthcare information systems, such as electronic health record and practice management systems experience.
• Working with low income, multi-ethnic populations.

Credentials

• Medical Assistant – Certified or Interim certification with the State of Washington.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED). Certification must be obtained at hire.
• Verified immunity to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), and varicella (chickenpox). Immunity may be demonstrated through vaccination records or titer results. Medical or religious accommodation requests may be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.

Job Specific Functions/Performance

• Greets patients, interpreters and visitors, in person and by phone, in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner, responds to inquiries, takes messages, and provides accurate information regarding schedules and services.
• Monitors schedules and patient arrivals, participates in sequencing patients, and provides assistance to co-workers to maintain a smooth and efficient patient flow for the entire clinic for maximum productivity.
• Assists the providers with minor diagnostic procedures, treatments and education as directed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.