Medical Assistant Certified

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

EAP

Paid-time-off 24 days/yr + 10 holidays

401(k) retirement options

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant – Certified (MA-C) to support providers in a fast-paced outpatient setting across multiple clinics. The role includes patient intake, clinical quality measures, documentation, referrals, and procedures to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care.

Starting wage is $24.09 per hour with a 5‑day work week (Mon–Sat). Sea Mar emphasizes language access and culturally competent care, with a comprehensive benefits package for

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved MA program.
• Current MA-C license (or MA-Interim with certification within 90 days)
• BLS/CPR required (or within 90 days)
• Ambulatory care experience preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain histories and vital signs.
• Track and document clinical quality measures in the EHR
• Assist providers with exams, procedures, and charting
• Administer medications and immunizations per protocol
• Coordinate labs, referrals, and specialty care
• Provide excellent customer service using the AIDET model

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Team coordination

Education

MA-C license or interim with certification within 90 days

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Medical Assistant – Certified (MA-C)

The Medical Assistant–Certified (MA-C) supports providers in delivering high-quality, patient-centered primary care. This role serves as a key member of the care team, assisting with patient intake, clinical quality measures, documentation, referrals, and procedures to ensure efficient patient flow and excellent care.

Key Duties:

• Room patients, obtain histories and vital signs
• Track and document clinical quality measures in the EHR
• Assist providers with exams, procedures, and charting
• Administer medications and immunizations per protocol
• Coordinate labs, referrals, and specialty care
• Provide excellent customer service using the AIDET model

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved MA program
• Current MA-C license (or MA-Interim with certification within 90 days)
• BLS/CPR required (or within 90 days)
• Ambulatory care experience preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred

Fast-paced outpatient setting. May require travel to other clinic locations.

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package.

Starting Wage: $24.09 per hour

Work Schedule: 5 day work week, Monday – Saturday

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.
• We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.