Float Medical Assistant

About the Role

Cowlitz Family Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to be the heartbeat of our healthcare team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside compassionate professionals, provide essential support, and help create a welcoming environment for our patients.

The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a medical provider. Assists Physician/ARNP or RN with direct patient care. Under direction and supervision by medical professional staff: administer injections, room patients, take vitals, record chief complaints, and assist with minor surgeries/procedures with a medical provider. The Medical Assistant interacts regularly with patients, coworkers, and various other people on a day-to-day basis within the medical clinic and displays a friendly manner, a commitment to service, strong decision-making skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Schedule

• Shifts are variable between Monday - Friday
• FTE: 1.0
• This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement

Pay

• Wage Range: $23.00 - $24.77 Per Hour

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans – 100% premiums paid for employee
• Vacation: 160 hours per year to start, accrued bi-weekly
• 9 Paid Holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Matching 403b Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance- $50,000 employer paid
• Long Term Disability and AD&D employer paid
• Employee Assistance Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Requirements

• Must possess a valid unrestricted WA State Medical Assistant Certification
• BLS/CPR certification required upon hire
• High school diploma plus successful completion of a minimum of one academic year of post-secondary education in a medical assisting program from an accredited educational institution
• Associates degree in medical assisting and/or certified medical assistant preferred

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• 1-4 years of previous work experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred
• Proficient in medical terminology and medical office procedures
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn in-house programs, including EHR system
• Demonstrated ability to work with a low-income, multi-ethnic patient population and relate respectfully and effectively to people of diverse racial, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Must be a confident, self-directed individual who can work within a team as well as independently
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, utilizing concise and comprehensive documentation with strong technical writing and record-keeping skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred