Medical Assistant Certified for Behavioral Health

Company: Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

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 organizationMedical Assistant Certified - Posting #23838Hourly Rate: $22.05 per hourPosition Summary:Sea Mar Behavioral Health Department -in Vancouver is looking for a Full-time Medical Assistant. We have several opening at this site. The 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:

• Follow protocol in rooming and exiting patients.
• Complete all provider referrals for each patient.
• Administer injections and distribute oral medications under physicians' order; perform venipuncture.
• Assist the medical provider with charting office visits; -ensuring communication and documentation for comprehensive patient care coordination.This is not a full comprehensive list of Duties/Responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.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.
  • Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.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 more, receive an excellent benefit package of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Prescription coverage, Long Term Disability, EAP (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. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Ashly Taylor, Nurse Manager at AshlyTaylor@seamarchc.orgSea Mar is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPosted 07/05/2022External candidates considered after 07/08/2022This 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 Powered by JazzHR

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