Medical Assistant-Certified ($5,000 in bonuses your first year!)

About the Role

If you are looking to foster a fulfilling career path while serving your community, you are in the right place. All careers at CHAS Health allow you to make an impact on patients' lives and our greater community. No matter what clinic or location you join, you become a part of the bigger picture – providing trustworthy, patient-centered, and attentive care to anyone who walks through our doors.

From the beginning, we strongly believe that all people have the right to high-quality health care. Our goal is to remove barriers to care and provide high-quality, evidence-based care in a place that is convenient – in your neighborhood. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their situation.

Responsibilities

• Greets a variety of patients and escorts them to the exam room; informs patients of time delays throughout their visit.
• Prepares patients for provider; anticipates needs of provider to maintain efficient patient flow.
• Performs phlebotomy and laboratory procedures as directed by provider.
• Performs and documents injections and immunizations.
• Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for patients.
• Cleans, prepares, and sterilizes instruments.
• Assists provider with procedures, exams, and patient education.
• Obtains prescription refills under the direction and authorization of provider.
• Manages appropriate patient referrals and required documentation.
• Observes and follows required safety protocols, including handling and disposal of sharps, use of personal protective equipment, exposure to bloodborne pathogens, and general safety of employees and patients.
• Answers telephones, schedules patients, and supports care team members.
• Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Requirements

• Completion of medical assistant training through an apprenticeship program registered and approved by the WA Department of Labor & Industries or a college program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required.
• Certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required within 120 days of hire.
• Washington locations also require a Medical Assistant – Certified credential issued by the Washington State Department of Health.
• Previous experience in a community health clinic preferred.
• Experience with EHR preferred.
• BLS (CPR/AED) required.
• Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required.

Skills

• Excellent customer service, oral, and written communication skills.
• Compassion for patients.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment, with the ability to anticipate future needs.
• Basic computer user skills.
• Medical terminology and accurate spelling ability.

Benefits

Join a workforce that values your expertise as much as your wellbeing! CHAS Health's comprehensive compensation package includes:

• Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees: $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.
• Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match for a retirement plan that invests in your future.
• More than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees to recharge and refresh.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment—let CHAS Health pay for your education!
• Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement to help you balance work and family life.
• CME and license fee reimbursement—we've got you covered.

Offered benefits dependent upon employee eligibility and criteria.

Pay

Compensation Range: $23.75 - $33.86

Physical Demands

• Stand, sit, and be mobile one-third to two-thirds of the time.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel over two-thirds of the time, as well as reach with hands and arms.
• Climbing or balancing occurs less than one-third of the time; stooping, kneeling, or crouching occurs between one-third and two-thirds of the day.
• Communicate by talking/hearing over two-thirds of the day.
• Lift or exert force about 50% for up to 10 pounds and less than one-third of the time up to 25 pounds. Rarely lift more than 26 pounds.