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

About the Role

Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by managing patient care at an assigned medical clinic. Join a team dedicated to providing trustworthy, patient-centered, and attentive care to anyone who walks through our doors. At CHAS Health, you’ll become part of a larger mission to challenge the status quo and remove barriers to high-quality healthcare for all.

Responsibilities

• Greets a variety of patients and escorts them to exam rooms; 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 blood borne 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).
• 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 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.
• Excellent customer service, oral, and written communication skills.
• Compassion for patients and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment and anticipate future needs.
• Basic computer user skills and proficiency in medical terminology with accurate spelling.
• BLS (CPR/AED) certification required.
• Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment.

Physical Demands

Medical Assistants are required to stand, sit, and be mobile one-third to two-thirds of the time. They must 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, while stooping, kneeling, or crouching occurs between one-third and two-thirds of the day. Communicating by talking and hearing occurs over two-thirds of the day. Lifting or exerting force is required about 50% of the time for up to 10 pounds and less than one-third of the time for up to 25 pounds. Rarely is there a need to lift more than 26 pounds.

Benefits

• 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 retirement planning.
• More than six weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees to recharge and refresh.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment.
• Up to $7,500 annually for childcare reimbursement to help balance work and family life.
• CME and license fee reimbursement.

Offered benefits are dependent upon employee eligibility and criteria.

Pay

Compensation range: $23.75 - $33.86 per hour.

Core Values

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