Family Care Health Center is more than just a workplace; it’s a community dedicated to providing comprehensive care and fostering healthy communities. As a nationally recognized Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we offer a rewarding environment where your contributions are valued, and growth is encouraged. With over 16 locations across Kanawha, Putnam, Cabell, and Boone counties, including school-based and mobile units, Family Care Health Center is expanding and seeking passionate individuals to join our team.
At Family Care Health Center, our mission is to deliver comprehensive healthcare services that lead to healthier communities where our patients live, work, and learn. We are deeply committed to serving our communities by providing accessible, high-quality care. We pride ourselves on being a family-oriented organization that values work-life balance and the well-being of our employees.
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health and financial well-being. This includes comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options, Paid Holidays, generous Paid Time Off, Sick Pay, a 401k retirement plan, and Short Term Disability and Life Insurance. Our full-time positions primarily offer day shifts, Monday to Thursday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, and Friday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, promoting a positive work-life balance for our team members.
We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in delivering excellent patient care by assisting providers with clinical and telephone duties. You will also support medical staff with clerical tasks, data entry, referrals, and routine patient communication, all within your scope of practice.
Your responsibilities will include performing telephone and walk-in triage, conducting patient assessments (vital signs, screenings), updating patient records in our EHR system, managing medications and allergies, providing patient education, maintaining clean and well-stocked clinical areas, and participating in staff meetings. Under provider direction, you will perform on-site testing, administer injections and vaccinations, perform EKGs, assist with procedures, and manage routine wound care.
To be successful in this role at Family Care Health Center, you should have a Diploma from a Medical Assistant Program and current national certification/registration as a medical assistant. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential. The role requires physical stamina, including standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting (up to 75 lbs). You should be comfortable working in a clinic environment with potential exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases.
Physical demands of the position include a high degree of manual and digital dexterity, constant standing and walking, frequent bending and stretching, and occasional lifting up to 75 pounds and pushing up to 200 pounds. The work environment involves potential exposure to bodily fluids, communicable diseases, and other conditions common in a clinic and laboratory setting.
If you are a motivated and compassionate Medical Assistant looking to grow your career in a supportive and rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply to Family Care Health Center and make a difference in the health of our communities.
