Medical Assistant Certified

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Tacoma (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health organization in Tacoma is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support the homeless population at their 11th St Medical Clinic. The ideal candidate will provide quality patient care, multitask effectively, and possess excellent customer service skills. This role includes administering medications, assisting with patient visits, and working within a diverse team. Sea Mar offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year

401(k)/Retirement options

Qualifications

• Must have MA-Certificate or Interim License within 90 days.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer injections and distribute medications under physician’s orders.
• Assist medical providers with charting office visits.
• Perform venipuncture and room patients.

Skills

Customer Service

Bilingual

Education

Washington State MA-Certificate

CPR Certification

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: Posting #25935

Hourly Rate: $23.39

Position Summary:

Full-time MA positionavailable for our Tacoma 11th St Medical Clinic.This medical site serves the homeless population with showers, laundry, food bank an clothing.

Ideal candidate(s) will have proven excellent customer services skills, demonstrate enthusiastic and professional demeanor, and excel at multi-tasking while in an integral part of the care team ensuring patient flow and providing quality patient care in a safe and timely manner.Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: administer injections and distribute oral medications under physician’s order, assisting the medical providers with charting office visits, performing venipuncture and rooming patients.

Education and/or Requirements:

• This position requires the candidate to have a Washington State MA-Certificate or possess an MA-Interim License and pass the exam within the 90-day probationary period.
• Possess and maintain a CPR certification.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

The duties and responsibilities for this position may change with changes occurring in the clinic activities or requirements.

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.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, contact Marchelle Alberson-Brown, Medical Assistant Supervisor, at [e-mail].

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 12/21/2023

External candidates may apply after 12/27/2023

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org.You may also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html