Health Care Assistant at Sea Mar Community Health Centers

Mount Vernon, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Scheduling, Communication, Documentation, Quality Improvement, Team Collaboration, Health Education, Behavioral Health Support, Cultural Competence, Referral Management, Appointment Coordination, Emotional Stability, Professionalism, Integrity, Bilingual Communication, Family Medicine

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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 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 Health Care Assistant - Posting #25659 Hourly Rate: $20.00 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 patient receives current and ongoing primary care services in a timely, courteous and professional manner at all times. The Health Care Assistant will work collaboratively, efficiently and effectively with other members of the care team, such as the provider, Medical Assistants, on-site Integration Specialists, Care Coordinators, Health Educators, Dietitians, and Behavioral Health Specialists. The care team works collaboratively to ensure improved health outcomes, smooth patient flow throughout the care process, and ultimately an exceptional experience for the patient. The Health Care Assistant duties are include but are not limited to the following: assist with provider referrals, scheduling appointments, receive, document and return patient messages, coordinate needed services both internally and externally, ensuring communication and documentation for comprehensive patient care. The Health Care Assistant will also be responsible for managing quality gap reports, contacting patients and creating appointments and follow up as needed. The Health Care Assistant may have other duties as assigned such as but not limited to performing QI audits; participation in organizational committees, performing retina scanning and providing shadowing opportunities for new staff. Qualifications: The person in this position must demonstrate professionalism and integrity at all times and must have the physical and emotional stability and personality suited to meet the physical, mental, emotional and social needs of the population served. Must possess high school graduation/GED or higher. Previous experience in Family Medicine is preferred. Must adhere to the Sea Mar Employee Health Screening Policy. Maybe asked to travel to other Sea Mar sites due to staffing and patient needs. Required to speak English and Mixteco 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. 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 Sonia Garza, HCA at [email protected]. Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Posted 10/10/2023 External candidates are considered after 10/13/2023 This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html

Responsibilities

The Health Care Assistant supports the care team to ensure patients receive timely and professional primary care services. Duties include assisting with referrals, scheduling appointments, managing patient communications, and coordinating services for comprehensive care.