CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CMA) - CDA FAMILY MEDICINE

Full-time - Entry Level

Coeur D Alene, ID

Hospitals

About the position

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a compassionate, patient oriented Certified Medical Assistant to join our team! In this role, you will rooms patients, record vital signs, administer injections, perform venipuncture, urinalysis, EKG testing, set up and clean up procedure rooms for in office procedures, properly discard all biohazard and sharps waste, and stock supplies. Must demonstrate good principles and practices of aseptic technique, knowledge of standard precautions, EKGs, urinalysis, venipuncture, including proper order of draw and processing specimens, and basic pharmacology.

Responsibilities

• Room patients
• Record vital signs
• Administer injections
• Perform venipuncture
• Conduct urinalysis
• Perform EKG testing
• Set up and clean up procedure rooms for in-office procedures
• Properly discard all biohazard and sharps waste
• Stock supplies
• Demonstrate good principles and practices of aseptic technique
• Knowledge of standard precautions, EKGs, urinalysis, venipuncture, including proper order of draw and processing specimens, and basic pharmacology.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Must be a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with an active certification with the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• Aware of standards of cleaning and performs in accordance with them
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience is preferred.
• Is aware of standard and performs in accordance with them.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored events such as sporting events, BBQs and holiday parties
• Comprehensive health care coverage with options for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, leadership courses
• A generous 401K retirement plan
• A variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employees
• Wellness benefits offered to staff such as: weight loss challenge, access to a dietitian, and discount gym memberships
• Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance