Medical Assistant I

Job Description

Job Description

Join the ICHS Team!

Discover how you can make a difference in people’s lives and help strengthen communities.

International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally recognized community health center. For over 50 years, we have provided medical, dental, and wellness care to individuals and families from all regions and all walks of life many of whom face significant barriers to receiving the care they need. We believe that quality health care supports stronger families, healthier communities, and a more just society.

At ICHS, we are proud of our team-based approach and the shared commitment that drives our work. We value respect, collaboration, and compassion in everything we do. When you join ICHS, you become part of a mission-driven team that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.

We offer

• Competitive compensation aligned with the Seattle/Puget Sound market.
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSSL) accrued at a rate of one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked , available for use beginning on the employee's 90th calendar day of employment .
• Automatic 4% employer retirement contribution .

Job Summary

This position performs a variety of patient care and administrative duties to ensure the efficient operations of the clinic.

Education - High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program. Medical Assistant Certification or Medical Assistant Interim Certification required.

Experience – One (1) year in a healthcare setting preferred. Experience with using electronic health record (EHR) preferred; bilingual English and Asian or Spanish language preferred.

Other Requirements - Active Medical Assistant Certification or Medical Assistant Interim Certification from Washington State DOH required. Medical Assistant Interim Certification must be updated to a Medical Assistant Certification prior to expiration of Medical Assistant Interim Certification. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred. If BLS certification is not current, classes will be offered at ICHS and certification will be required within 3 months of hire.