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 Medical Assistant Apprentice (MA‑A) supports providers and the care team in delivering high-quality, patient-centered primary care while participating in a structured, state-approved apprenticeship program. This role combines paid on-the-job training with coursework to prepare the apprentice for Medical Assistant–Certified (MA‑C) credentialing.

Key Duties:

· Room patients; obtain histories and vital signs
· Track and document clinical quality measures in the EHR (HEDIS, UDS, etc.)
· Assist providers with exams, minor procedures, and charting
· Administer immunizations and medications per standing orders and scope of practice
· Coordinate labs, referrals, and specialty care
· Prepare exam rooms and maintain infection control standards
· Participate in care team huddles and support patient flow
· Provide excellent customer service using the AIDET model

Program Requirements:

· Completion of 2,000 hours of paid on-the-job training with an MA coach
· Completion of 364 hours of supplemental coursework (unpaid)
· Attendance at required in-person lab days and certification testing
· Track and submit training hours and skill documentation

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalent; at least 18 years of age
· Eligible to participate in a WA State–approved MA Apprenticeship Program
· CPR/BLS required
· HIV/AIDS training required
· Ability to commit time outside of work hours for coursework
· Ambulatory or primary care experience preferred
· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Fast-paced outpatient setting. May require travel to other clinic locations.

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

Starting Wage: $21.30 per hour
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (can be edited based on clinic needs)

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.

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