Medical Assistant - Cert

CHAS Health • Spokane Valley, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by managing patient care at assigned medical clinic by performing the following duties:

Greets variety of patients and escorts to exam room; informs patient of time delays throughout visit. Prepares patients for provider; anticipates needs of provider to maintain efficient patient flow. Performs phlebotomy and laboratory procedures as directed by provider. Performs and documents injections and immunizations. Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for patients. Cleans, prepares, and sterilizes instruments. Assists provider with procedures, exams and patient education. Obtains prescription refills under the direction and authorization of provider. Manages appropriate patient referrals and required documentation. Observes and follows required safety protocols, including handling and disposal of sharps, use of personal protective equipment, exposure to blood borne pathogens, and general safety of employees and patients. Answers telephones, schedules patients, and supports care team members. Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Requirements

• Completion of medical assistant training through an apprenticeship program registered and approved by the WA Department of Labor & Industries or college program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education School (ABHES) or the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required.
• Certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required within 120 days of hire.
• Washington locations also require a Medical Assistant – Certified credential issued by Washington State Department of Health.
• Excellent customer service, oral and written communications skills required.
• Compassion for patients required.
• Must be able to work well in team environment.
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced work environment, with ability to anticipate future needs.
• Basic computer user skills required.
• Medical terminology and accurate spelling ability required.
• BLS (CPR/AED) required.
• Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a community health clinic preferred.
• Experience with EHR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets variety of patients and escorts to exam room; informs patient of time delays throughout visit.
• Prepares patients for provider; anticipates needs of provider to maintain efficient patient flow.
• Performs phlebotomy and laboratory procedures as directed by provider.
• Performs and documents injections and immunizations.
• Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for patients.
• Cleans, prepares, and sterilizes instruments.
• Assists provider with procedures, exams and patient education.
• Obtains prescription refills under the direction and authorization of provider.
• Manages appropriate patient referrals and required documentation.
• Observes and follows required safety protocols, including handling and disposal of sharps, use of personal protective equipment, exposure to blood borne pathogens, and general safety of employees and patients.
• Answers telephones, schedules patients, and supports care team members.
• Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Benefits

• Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees! $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.
• Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match for a retirement plan that invests in your future.
• Work/life balance —enjoy more than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees, to recharge and refresh.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment —let CHAS Health pay for your education!
• Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement, to help you balance work and family life.
• CME and license fee reimbursement —we've got you covered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees