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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- Apprentice (MA-A)

The MA Apprentice is a key member of the patient care team, working with the medical provider and other members of the care team to ensure the patient receives current and ongoing primary care services in a timely, courteous and professional manner at all times.

The Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program is a 12-15 month program that prepares students to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) test through the National Health Career Association. It has been approved by the State of Washington as an equivalent to an MA-C program at a community or technical college.

The program:

• Is a registered apprenticeship program through the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
• Is governed by an Apprenticeship Committee of 50% employer and 50% MA representatives.
• Is administered through the Washington Association of Community & Migrant Health Centers.
• Trains students in the specific skills required to achieve the MA-C credential, as outlined in RCW 18.360 and WAC 246-827.
• Curriculum is approved by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

As a part of the MA Apprenticeship Program, Apprentices will:

• Complete 2000 hours of on-the-job training (paid) with the support and guidance of an experienced one-on-one MA coach
• Complete 364 hours of supplemental coursework (unpaid). There are two online courses:
• Technical Skills for Medical Assistants
• Role of Medical Assistants in the Patient-Centered Medical Home model
• Attend 3 in-person lab days with an expert instructor to practice and demonstrate mastery of hands-on technical skills.
• Log and report on-the-job hours and skill practices as required.

Key Duties:

• Prepare patients for visits, obtain histories and vital signs
• Track and document clinical quality measures in the EHR
• Assist providers with exams, procedures, and charting
• Administer medications and immunizations within MA-A scope of practice
• Coordinate referrals, labs, and specialty care
• Support providers seeing an average of 18-21 patients per day
• Provide excellent customer service using the AIDET model

Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent.
• BLS/CPR required (or within 90 days of hire)
• Ambulatory or family medicine experience preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
• Strong communication, teamwork, and computer skills

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package.

Starting Wage: $21.30 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, Occasional Saturdays or extended hours.,

Hourly- Hourly Plan, 21.30 USD Hourly

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:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• 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.

Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at this link.