Medical Assistant Supervisor

Company: Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Location: Bellingham
Posted on: May 16, 2022

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 Mars 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(s):

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

Medical Assistant Supervisor - Posting #23001

Position Summary:

Full-time Medical Assistant Supervisor position for our Bellingham Medical Clinic. This position is available immediately. Our ours of operation are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Saturday. Supervisor must be available as a rotating Saturday clinic supervisor.

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 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 Health Center Administrator. The 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 must be team oriented and works collaboratively with all other healthcare team members to provide the best outcome for patients and the organization.

Responsibilities and or Qualifications:

• Must be Certified Medical Assistant with the State of Washington.
• Must have at least 5 years experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Must have over a year of ambulatory and leadership experience.
• Able to manage the overall function of the pod he or she is assigned to.
• Must have working knowledge of OB/GYN medical terminology & procedures is required.
• Must possess 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 providers in obtaining appropriate consents and ensures they meet federal guidelines.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required.
  
  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 Jill Jensen, Nurse Manager at JillJensen@seamarchc.org
  
  Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  
  Posted 01/13/2022
  
  Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at
  
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