Medical Assistant Jobs in Spokane, LA

About The Position

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic anatomy.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and safety policies, including privacy protections and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of immunization protocols and medication and vaccine administration.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and OSHA standards, including infection-control and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of point-of-care testing (POCT) and specimen-handling standards.
• Ability to deliver responsive, patient-centered support.
• Ability to accurately record patient-care information.
• Ability to perform clinical tasks safely and consistently.
• Ability to recognize and manage emotions effectively.
• Ability to work effectively across professional teams.
• Ability to convey information clearly and compassionately.
• Ability to recognize risks and workflow needs in real time.
• Ability to maintain accuracy across repetitive tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly to ensure understanding.
• Ability to adapt effectively to changing situations and challenges.
• Active Basic Life Support certification.
• Right to work in the United States.
• Ability to work the assigned clinic hours.
• Must meet state requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with clinical procedures in a primary care environment.
• Knowledge of value-based care fundamentals, including HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS patient-experience measures.
• Ability to follow defined workflows consistently.
• Ability to resolve conflicts efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to coach others.
• Ability to interpret numerical and quantitative information.
• Current Medical Assistant certification or certification in progress.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients clinically before provider visits by performing intake and rooming, taking vital signs, verifying medications and allergies, and completing validated screenings such as PHQ-9 and Fall Risk.
• Perform clinical activities safely and consistently within established processes and applicable scope.
• Manage the EMR inbox using routing rules for patient messages, lab results, and medication-adherence follow-ups with pharmacies.
• Provide a same-day touch for tasks to maintain clinical flow, prioritize assigned work, and escalate unclear, abnormal, or time-sensitive information appropriately.
• Educate patients about next steps using the loop-back method to confirm understanding and reduce preventable rework.
• Support providers by ensuring patients are clinically ready before the provider enters the room.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and company and personal holidays.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.