Certified Medical Assistant

Native Project•Spokane, WA

63d•$28 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) plays an essential role in supporting patient care within a multidisciplinary team environment. The MA assists providers with clinical procedures, patient education, charting, and overall clinic flow—ensuring a welcoming, culturally respectful, and efficient experience for all patients.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited AAMP program.
Must have proof of a Certified Washington State Department of Health license in Medical Assisting.
Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) Certification.
Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in a community health or hospital setting.
Excellent customer service, oral and written communication skills required.
Compassion for patients is required.
Must be able to work well in a team setting.
Ability to multitask with the ability to anticipate future needs.
Basic computer user skills required.
Medical terminology and accurate spelling ability required.
CPR/AED certified for a Health Care Provider.
Possesses critical working knowledge of current lifestyles and patient outcomes.
Must successfully pass a criminal background check, OIG check, and a pre-employment UA/BA.

Responsibilities

Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families using “Sacred Hospitality.”
Greets a variety of patients and escorts them to the exam room; informs patients of time delays throughout the visit.
Prepares patients for provider(s); anticipates needs of provider(s) to maintain efficient patient flow.
Performs phlebotomy and laboratory procedures as directed by provider(s).
Performs and documents injections and immunizations.
Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for patients.
Cleans, prepares, and sterilizes instruments.
Assists the provider with procedures and exams.
Assists with patient education.
Answering phone calls, directing the calls as required, and handling all queries.
Assists with prior authorization.
Takes patient vitals and prepares appointments for the medical provider.
Maintain patient records containing pertinent, accurate and rules.
Perform all Federal/State Prevention Health screening.