Pediatric Medical Assistant - Spokane - Multiple Clinic Openings

Providence • Spokane, WA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Providence Medical Group is hiring medical assistants for pediatric and pediatric specialty clinics at various locations in Spokane, including Downtown, North and South Spokane, Liberty Lake, and Spokane Valley. Clinic preferences and current openings will be discussed during the interview. This combined posting covers Associate Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant Registered, and Medical Assistant positions; consideration for each role is based on qualifications.

Medical assistants work closely with licensed practitioners as part of the care team, providing administrative and clinical support. Work includes maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examinations, assisting physicians with exams, taking vital signs, updating medication and allergy information, performing some medical procedures, collecting specimens, and conducting lab testing. The role uses clerical computer and phone skills, customer service and people skills, medical terminology, and hands-on clinical skills.

Providence describes its culture as patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Benefits begin on the first day of employment and include health, dental, and vision coverage, on-the-job training and certification programs, tuition reimbursement, and college education. Eligible candidates may receive a $5,000 hiring/sign-on bonus subject to the stated payment conditions. Providence also offers a career ladder, additional training, and opportunities for informal leadership experiences to support advancement.

Requirements

• Associate Medical Assistant: Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands-on clinical training for medical assistants; or graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program; or completion of two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces; or at least one year of medical assistant work experience that includes obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration; or Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.
• Associate Medical Assistant: National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• Associate Medical Assistant: Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting, listed as 0–6 months.
• Medical Assistant Registered: Washington Medical Assistant Registration within 60 days of hire.
• Medical Assistant Registered: National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• Medical Assistant Registered: Six months of healthcare experience and six months of Medical Assistant experience.
• Medical Assistant: Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands-on clinical training for medical assistants; or graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program; or completion of two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces; or at least one year of medical assistant work experience that includes obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration; or Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.
• Medical Assistant: National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• Medical Assistant: Six months of healthcare experience and six months of Medical Assistant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Medical Assistant: Six months of prior experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Associate Medical Assistant: Six months of previous experience in a healthcare setting working with an electronic health record (EHR).
• Medical Assistant Registered: Coursework or training in Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Secretary, or Health Unit Coordinator/Clerk.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient records.
• Prepare patients and rooms for examinations.
• Assist physicians with examinations.
• Take vital signs, such as pulse and blood pressure.
• Update medications, allergies, and other information in patients’ medical records.
• Perform some medical procedures, specimen collection, and lab testing.
• Work closely with licensed practitioners as part of the care team.
• Perform clerical tasks using computer and phone skills and provide customer service.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• On-the-job training and certification programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• College education
• Eligible candidates may receive a $5,000 hiring/sign-on bonus, subject to payment conditions.
• Career growth opportunities, including additional training and informal leadership experiences

What This Job Offers

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