Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Frontline Support

Cowlitz Family Health Center; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vis–

Vacation time and holidays

403b retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Job summary

Cowlitz Family Health Center in Washington is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in patient exams and procedures. You will room patients, take vitals, document complaints, and assist with injections and minor procedures.

The role requires WA MA certification, BLS/CPR, and a clinical education background; bilingual EN/SP skills are a plus. The center offers competitive wages, benefits, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid unrestricted WA State Medical Assistant Certification.
• BLS/CPR certification required upon hire.
• High school diploma plus completion of 1 academic year in medical assisting; associates degree or CMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment under medical provider direction.
• Room patients, take vitals, document chief complaints.
• Administer injections and assist with minor procedures/surgeries.
• Support physicians, ARNPs, or RNs and maintain a patient-friendly environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Bilingual EN/SP

Medical terminology

EHR proficiency

Team player

Education

High school diploma + 1-year medical assisting education

Associates degree in medical assisting

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Tools

EHR system

Computers/Office software

Job description

Cowlitz Family Health Center in Washington is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in patient exams and procedures. You will room patients, take vitals, document complaints, and assist with injections and minor procedures.

The role requires WA MA certification, BLS/CPR, and a clinical education background; bilingual EN/SP skills are a plus. The center offers competitive wages, benefits, and a collaborative team environment.