Medical Assistant Supervisor

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 Supervisor - Posting #25739Hourly Rate: $24.60 through $27.00 (DOE)Position Summary:Full-time MA Supervisor position for our Vancouver - East Medical Clinic and Vancouver Evergreen Medical Clinic located at the Evergreen High School.The MA Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the performance of the MA's and LPN's working in the pod and also assisting with patient flow issues including performing procedures as needed. Other duties include assisting with patient acute illness screening, administrative duties as assigned and managing phone messages for the providers in the assigned pod.The MA Supervisor will be required to follow other instructions and to perform other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager or Clinic Manager. The MA Supervisor works closely with the Nurse Manager and assists with administrative duties. These duties include but are not limited to quality assessment, improvement, medication inventory, supplies, biohazards, infection control and audits. The MA Supervisor is team oriented; works collaboratively with all other healthcare team members to provide the best outcome for patients and the organization. Must be available as a rotating Saturday clinic supervisor.Responsibilities and or Qualifications: Must be Certified Medical Assistant with the State of Washington.Must have over a year of ambulatory and supervisory experience.Manages the overall function of the pod he or she is assigned to.Working knowledge of OB/GYN medical terminology & procedures is required.Possesses critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Provides patient education and demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.Responds to patient questions and requests.Assists provider in obtaining appropriate consents and ensures they meet federal guidelines.Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required. Other languages welcome. 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 27 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 Phoi Lao, Health Center Administrator at [email protected]Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPosted 10/31/2023Please 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