Medical Assistant-Certified (Mon-Thur 5pm-3am)

Pioneer Human Services•Spokane, WA

1d•$20 - $30

About The Position

Pioneer Human Services is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide health care services to residents in its Behavioral Health Division. The role includes assessing residents’ somatic conditions, administering medications within the scope of practice, and supporting a therapeutic environment and effective treatment. The position also performs administrative and supervisory tasks that support quality, cost-effective medical services for behavioral health clients. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 PM to 3:00 AM. The posting offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus. New hires typically start between $19.86 and $24.82 per hour, with compensation depending on factors such as location, experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market conditions. Pioneer Human Services is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential. The organization reports serving clients for over 60 years, with more than 35 locations across Washington state and over 9,500 individuals served in 2024.

Requirements

GED or high school diploma.
Washington State Medical Assistant Certification (MA-C).

Nice To Haves

Behavioral health or rehabilitation experience.
Six months of experience working as a medical assistant in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

Interpret and explain program policies to clients as needed.
Plan and apply professional, therapeutic responses or interventions in client-care situations.
Support clients’ academic and social education, including conducting health education classes and teaching health-related topics such as medication self-administration, injections, phlebotomy, infectious disease prevention, nutrition, and nicotine.
Assist clients in meeting health and safety needs in accordance with recovery goals and program policies, and assess and report physical and psychological concerns.
Administer medications within the scope of practice and in accordance with RCW 18.360.050 and program procedures.
Assist with setting up client clinics and telehealth clinics.
Attend department staff meetings and meet with program staff, consultants, and volunteers as directed.
Provide written observations for residents’ Individual Service Plans and review processes, and deliver pertinent verbal and written shift reports to interdisciplinary team members.
Document behaviors, physical signs and symptoms, psychological needs, medication delivery, health assessment needs, treatment progress, and health and safety issues according to program policy.
Participate in treatment-plan implementation as directed.
Stock, maintain, inventory, and help order supplies.
Follow physician orders, receive and transcribe written orders, and assist physicians with clinical duties.
Measure and monitor residents’ vital signs and perform urine drug screens.
Perform intramuscular and subcutaneous injections within scope of practice, TB testing, aseptic wound care, blood draws, and ear lavage.
Assist with nursing treatment and care planning, and request nursing consultations.
Maintain a safe and healthy environment by maintaining, cleaning, and disposing of equipment and supplies according to policy and procedures.
Store medications, place orders, and return residents’ medications according to pharmacy services policies.
Promote and model teamwork and collaboration with coworkers.