Medical Assistant-Certified - Pediatric ($5,000 in bonuses your first year!)

CHAS Health • Spokane Valley, WA

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant-Certified supports patient care at an assigned medical clinic, helping improve the health of the communities CHAS Health serves. The role prepares patients for providers, supports efficient patient flow, performs clinical procedures, maintains exam rooms and instruments, and assists with referrals, prescriptions, scheduling, and other care-team needs. Medical Assistants are expected to follow safety protocols and support the CHAS Health mission and core values.

Requirements

• Complete medical assistant training through an apprenticeship program registered and approved by the Washington Department of Labor & Industries, or through a college program accredited by ABHES or CAAHEP.
• Obtain certification through AAMA, NHA, or NCCT within 120 days of hire.
• For Washington locations, hold a Medical Assistant–Certified credential issued by the Washington State Department of Health.
• Have excellent customer service and oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate compassion for patients and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Be able to multitask in a fast-paced work environment and anticipate future needs.
• Have basic computer user skills, medical terminology knowledge, and accurate spelling ability.
• Have BLS (CPR/AED) certification.
• Commit to supporting a safe and respectful environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a community health clinic.
• Experience with an electronic health record (EHR).

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, escort them to exam rooms, and inform them of visit delays.
• Prepare patients for providers and anticipate provider needs to maintain efficient patient flow.
• Perform phlebotomy and laboratory procedures as directed by a provider.
• Perform and document injections and immunizations.
• Ensure exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for patients.
• Clean, prepare, and sterilize instruments.
• Assist providers with procedures, examinations, and patient education.
• Obtain prescription refills under provider direction and authorization.
• Manage patient referrals and required documentation.
• Follow safety protocols, including safe sharps handling and disposal, use of personal protective equipment, and precautions for exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Answer telephones, schedule patients, and support care-team members.
• Perform other assigned duties, including supporting the CHAS Health mission and core values.

Benefits

• Annual milestone bonus for eligible employees: $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.
• Employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match.
• More than six weeks of annual paid time off for full-time employees.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment.
• Up to $7,500 annually for childcare through reimbursement.
• CME and license fee reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed