Health Care Assistant

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1978, is committed to providing comprehensive health services to diverse communities. Position Summary Full‑time Healthcare Assistant available for our Medical Clinic located in Mount Vernon, WA. The Health Care Assistant is a key member of the patient care team, supporting the care team to ensure patients receive current and ongoing primary care services in a timely, courteous, and professional manner at all times. Hourly Rate: $20.00. Responsibilities Assist with provider referrals and schedule appointments Receive, document, and return patient messages Coordinate needed services both internally and externally, ensuring communication and documentation for comprehensive patient care Manage quality gap reports, contact patients, and create appointments and follow‑up as needed Perform QI audits and participate in organizational committees Perform retina scanning and provide shadowing opportunities for new staff as needed Qualifications Professionalism and integrity at all times, with physical and emotional stability to meet the needs of the population served High school graduation/GED or higher Previous experience in Family Medicine preferred Adherence to the Sea Mar Employee Health Screening Policy Possibility of travel to other Sea Mar sites due to staffing and patient needs Required to speak English and Mixteco Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID‑19 and flu vaccine organization What We Offer Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Full‑time employees working 30 hours or more receive an excellent benefit package, including: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid time off starting at 24 days per year plus 10 paid holidays 401(k)/Retirement options Equal Opportunity Employer Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sea Mar Community Health Centers