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:nnSea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organizationnnHealth Care Assistant - Posting #25659nnHourly Rate: $20.00nnPosition Summary:nnFull-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.nnThe 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.nnQualifications:nnThe 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.nnMust possess high school graduation/GED or higher.nnPrevious experience in Family Medicine is preferred.nnMust adhere to the Sea Mar Employee Health Screening Policy.nnMaybe asked to travel to other Sea Mar sites due to staffing and patient needs.nnRequired to speak English and MixteconnWhat We Offer:nnSea 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:nnMedicalnnDentalnnVisionnnPrescription coveragennLife InsurancennLong Term DisabilitynnEAP (Employee Assistance Program)nnPaid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.nnWe also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.nnHow to Apply:nnTo 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 Mar is an Equal Opportunity EmployernnPosted 10/10/2023nnExternal candidates are considered after 10/13/2023nnThis position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).nnPlease visit our website to learn more about us at You may also apply through our Career page at by JazzHR