Program Services-Delivery - Seattle, WA - Full Time
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 #26322
Hourly Rate: $20.00
Position Summary:
Full-time Healthcare Assistant available for our Seattle Medical Clinic. 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. 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 Health Care Assistant duties 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 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.
- May be asked to travel to other Sea Mar sites due to staffing and patient needs.
- 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 opportunities 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
- 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 Dayana Hernandez, Health Center Administrator, at dayanahernandez@seamarchc.org.
Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted 4/16/2024
External candidates will be considered after 4/19/2024
This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).
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