Medical Assistant Certified

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 #26298

Hourly Rate: $23.39

Position Summary:

On-call Medical Assistant position available for our East Vancouver Medical Clinic. Ideal candidates will have proven excellent customer service 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.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• The MA is responsible for ensuring that ALL patient clinical measures are being addressed through thorough EHR reviews, tracking, and documenting all clinical measures/outcomes for patients in EHR. This includes seeing 18/21 patients per day with an assigned provider as well as reaching out to patients who have care gaps.
• Coordinate and process all patient referrals for both internal and external services, working closely with Referral Coordinators as per established protocols.
• Must be team-oriented and work collaboratively with all care team members to provide the best outcomes for patients based on the Patient-Centered Medical Home model of care.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Assist providers in serving an average of 18/21 patients per day (based on provider type).
• Identify and categorize each patient’s age-specific needs and clinical measures.
• Participate in the Pre-Huddle preparation and the Care Team Huddle to ensure the collection of all relevant clinic forms and information necessary for patient visits.
• Prepare the patient for their visit with the Care Team by obtaining subjective information and vital signs.
• Document all relevant information and care provided in accordance with Sea Mar protocol.
• Prepare exam and procedure rooms by stocking supplies and disinfecting as per established protocol.
• Maintain professional standards and follow treatment policies and procedures, including administering medications as ordered by the provider.
• Ensure medication administration is documented according to protocol.
• Maintain and reconcile medication and immunization data/lists.
• Respect the cultural diversity of Sea Mar patients and staff.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-service training.
• Ensure quality controls are performed and documented as required.
• Assist providers with GYN exams, I & D’s, and other minor procedures.
• Demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Report any abnormal vital signs to the provider immediately.
• Utilize aseptic (sterile) technique.
• Assist with ordering of department supplies.
• Assist Nursing/MA Supervisors with streamlining and implementing pod/flow systems to improve efficiency.
• Complete all point-of-care referrals for patients including specialty care, care coordination, and other services.
• Maintain positive collaborative working relationships with co-workers, specialists, and community organizations.
• Utilize AIDET to ensure excellent customer service at each patient visit.
• Manage incoming clinical phone calls appropriately.
• Ensure proper management of bio-hazardous waste.
• Assist with pharmacy requests.
• Ensure infection control and standard precautions are followed according to Sea Mar policy.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the nursing parameters of the Electronic Health Record and Practice Management Application programs.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Personnel and Performance Metrics:

• Adhere to schedule and be prepared to provide services by 8 am each day.
• Complete quality care gaps for 100% of patients treated.
• Provide services to a minimum of ten patients a day.
• Support Follow My Health enrollment.
• Close chart notes within 24 hours of service.
• Support an average of 21 patient visits a day for a full-day schedule per provider (MD) and an average of 18 patient visits per day per provider (ARNP/PA).

Education and/or Requirements:

• Must have Washington State Medical Assistant Certificate.
• Minimum one year experience as an MA Assistant preferred in Family Medicine.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR is required and maintained throughout employment.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred, not required.

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 Trevor Parrish, MA Supervisor, at trevorparrish2@seamarchc.org.

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted on 4/4/2024

External candidates considered after 4/9/2024

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