Medical Assistant Certified

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicare coverage

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off (24 days)

401(k) retirement options

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is looking for a Full-time Medical Assistant at the Lacey Medical Clinic, dedicated to providing quality patient care. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional customer service skills and the ability to multitask effectively in a busy environment.

Key responsibilities include following patient protocols, assisting medical providers, and ensuring comprehensive patient care. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage and opportunities for advancement in a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Must obtain a Washington State MA-Certificate or possess an MA-Interim License and pass the exam within the 90-day probationary period.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follow protocol in rooming and exiting patients.
• Complete all provider referrals for each patient.
• Administer injections and distribute oral medications under physicians’ orders.
• Assist the medical provider with charting office visits.

Skills

Customer service skills

Multitasking ability

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Education

Washington State MA-Certificate or MA-Interim License

Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification

Tools

EPIC experience

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community‑based organization dedicated to providing comprehensive health, human, housing, educational, and cultural services to diverse communities, with a focus on serving Latinos in Washington State. It serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, sexual orientation, or ability to pay for services.

Position Summary

Full‑time Medical Assistant – Lacey Medical Clinic. Ideal candidates demonstrate excellent customer service skills, a professional demeanor, and strong multitasking ability. Medical Assistants are integral to the care team, ensuring patient flow and providing quality patient care in a safe and timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Follow protocol in rooming and exiting patients
• Complete all provider referrals for each patient
• Administer injections and distribute oral medications under physicians’ orders; perform venipuncture
• Assist the medical provider with charting office visits and ensure communication and documentation for comprehensive patient care coordination

Education and/or Requirements

• Must have a Washington State MA‑Certificate or possess an MA‑Interim License and pass the exam within the 90‑day probationary period
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment
• EPIC experience preferred but not required
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required

What We Offer

• Medicare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Prescription coverage, Life Insurance, and Long‑Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off starting at 24 days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) and retirement options
• Opportunities for advancement in a culturally diverse environment

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted 4/16/2024