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

About the role

CHAS Health is expanding and seeking dedicated individuals to improve community health by managing patient care at an assigned medical clinic. The position involves greeting patients, preparing them for providers, performing phlebotomy, injections, and assisting with procedures while upholding the organization’s mission and core values.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $23.75 – $33.86 per hour

Benefits

• Annual milestone bonus: $500 for each year worked, up to $5,000
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, long‑term care, life insurance)
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
• Six weeks of paid time off annually for full‑time employees
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment
• Up to $7,500 annually for childcare reimbursement
• CME and license fee reimbursement
• Additional benefits based on employee eligibility and criteria

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, escort them to exam rooms, and communicate any time delays.
• Prepare patients for providers and anticipate provider needs to maintain efficient flow.
• Perform phlebotomy and laboratory procedures as directed.
• Administer and document injections and immunizations.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Assist providers with procedures, exams, and patient education.
• Obtain prescription refills under provider authorization.
• Manage patient referrals and required documentation.
• Follow safety protocols for sharps, PPE, and blood‑borne pathogen exposure.
• Answer phones, schedule patients, and support care team members.
• Perform other duties supporting CHAS Health’s mission and core values.

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical assistant training program approved by the WA Department of Labor & Industries or accredited by ABHES or CAAHEP.
• Certification through AAMA, NHA, or NCCT within 120 days of hire.
• Washington State Medical Assistant – Certified credential (required for WA locations).
• Previous experience in a community health clinic preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) preferred.

Skills

• Excellent customer service and oral/written communication.
• Compassion for patients and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong multitasking abilities in a fast‑paced setting.
• Basic computer proficiency and medical terminology knowledge.
• Accurate spelling and documentation skills.
• BLS (CPR/AED) certification.
• Commitment to a safe and respectful workplace.

Physical Demands

Medical Assistants must be able to stand, sit, and be mobile one‑third to two‑thirds of the time; use hands for over two‑thirds of the time; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance less than one‑third of the time; stoop, kneel, or crouch one‑third to two‑thirds of the day; talk/hear over two‑thirds of the day; lift up to 10 lb for about 50 % of the time and up to 25 lb less than one‑third of the time; rarely lift more than 26 lb.

Core Values

• Social Responsibility
• Patient‑Centered Care
• Entrepreneurship
• Respect for Human Dignity
• Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement
• Fun