Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Medical Assistant Certified: Posting #25834

Hourly Rate: $23.39

Position Summary:

Full-time Medical Assistant position available for our Seattle Medical Clinic. Ideal candidates will have proven excellent customer services skills, demonstrate an enthusiastic & professional demeanor, and excel at multi-tasking. Medical Assistants are an integral part of the care team; ensuring patient flow and providing quality patient care in a safe and timely manner.

Responsibilities:

Following protocol in rooming and exiting patientsComplete all provider referrals for each patientAdminister injections and distribute oral medications under physicians’ order; perform venipunctureAssist the medical provider with charting office visits; ensuring communication and documentation for comprehensive patient care coordinationThe MA may have other duties assigned such as performing QI audits, participation in organizational committees, and providing shadowing opportunities for new staffPre-visit planningManaging all elements of the rooming process including screening questionnairesCoordination of care with other members of the care teamEnsuring that all patient clinical quality measures are being addressedAdministering injections, distributing oral/topical medications, performing venipuncturePhlebotomyActively participant in staff meetings.An MA may be asked to travel to another Sea Mar site due to staffing and patient needs.

Education and/or Requirements:

Must have a Washington State MA-Certificate or possess an MA-Interim License and pass the exam within the 90-day probationary period Possess and maintain a CPR certification  Written and verbal communication skills High level ability to multi-task Be enthusiastic about adolescent/teen healthWork ethic and personality suited to meet the physical, mental, emotional and social needs of the patient population served (teenagers and young adults, aged 13 to 21).  Flexibility with clinic hours.Willingness to take on new projects.Experience working with teenagers and young adults.Experience working with multicultural/diverse populations.Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

MedicalDentalVisionPrescription coverageLife InsuranceLong Term DisabilityEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Teofila Cruz-Uribe, Health Center Administrator & Museum Director at [email protected]

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 11/28/2023

External candidates considered after 12/1/2023

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html