Medical Assistant - Benton

Medical Assistant - Benton County

Department:
Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties (CHC), a five-clinic integrated primary care system across Benton and Linn Counties. For more information about the CHC visit:

Medical Assistants work with health care providers to deliver primary care to clients of the Community Health Center by preparing patients for physical exams, recording health information, phlebotomy, collecting specimens, performing screening tests, and performing administrative/clerical duties related to the patient care process.

MA's work in a patient centered, team-based care delivery model. This position provides support to proactive patient care and care coordination.

• Clinic Highlights:
  Primary Care, Community Health Workers, Behaviorists, Nurse Care Coordinators. Works closely with Benton County Behavioral Health Providers
• Please note:
  
  This position will require coverage at multiple clinic sites.
  • Mileage reimbursement available per county guidelines.

The goal is to fill this position as a Medical Assistant. However, applicants who can meet the minimum qualifications for the Medical Assistant within one year or less of on-the-job training are encouraged to apply as "underfill" candidates. Employees hired into the Medical Assistant level position as an underfill will be hired as a Medical Assistant underfill and then re-classified to the Medical Assistant upon passing trial service and meeting the minimum qualifications for that classification.

First review of applications will be on September 14, 2026.

Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. Please note that this recruitment may close at any time after the first review date.

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• Medical Assistant – Health Care Technician 1 (HCT
  21)
  • Technical training beyond high school in Medical Assisting or a directly related field that allows for a State or Federal recognized medical assistant certification; AND
  • One year of work experience in a similar field or work setting (e.g., nursing assistant, home health aides, personal care aides).
  • Must have State or Federal recognized medical assistant certification at the time of hire.
• Medical Assistant Underfill – Health Care Assistant 3 (HCA
  13)
  • Technical training beyond high school in Medical Assisting or a directly related field that allows for a State or Federal recognized medical assistant certification; AND
  • Must be able to obtain State or Federal recognized medical assistant certification within 6 months of hire.
• Special requirements
  • Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
  • This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Training and skill to be able to administer immunizations to patients of all ages or willingness to learn.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Applicants must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to receive equivalency.

• Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
  • 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• $0 Health Insurance Premium!
  • Medical, Dental and Vision cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
  • In addition, the County contributes up to $1,900 per year to your Health Savings or Reimbursement account, depending on plan and personal contributions!
    • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
    • You never…