Certified Medical Assistant - 259257

Medix™; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Medix™ is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/MA-C) for an outpatient clinic in Spokane, WA. The role blends hands‑on clinical care with essential clinic coordination, supporting providers and care teams to deliver high‑quality patient care.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of MA experience in an outpatient setting, BLS/CPR, and WA CMA/MA‑C certification. The position is full‑time with a Monday–Friday day schedule and on‑site work only.

Qualifications

• Active CMA/MA-C certification valid in WA state.
• 3+ years of clinical MA experience, outpatient preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with care teams.

Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients, record vital signs, prepare for examinations.
• Administer injections, medications, and vaccines under clinician direction.
• Perform point‑of‑care testing and assist during in‑office procedures.
• Coordinate scheduling, referrals, and prior authorizations as needed.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and ensure infection control protocols.

Skills

Clinical experience

Outpatient setting

Team collaboration

Education

CMA/MA-C certification

Tools

Epic/MyChart

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Certified Medical Assistant (CMA / MA-C) to join a patient-centered outpatient primary care clinic in Spokane, WA. This clinic intentionally emphasizes quality of care over high patient volume, capping physician schedules at approximately 10-12 patients per day to give providers and care teams ample time with each individual.

In this role, you will provide a balanced mix of direct clinical support and essential administrative clinic coordination, serving as key operational backup across primary care providers.

• Role Type: Full-Time, 40 hours/week (Day Shift)
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Dedicated lunch hour with no patient appointments scheduled from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
• Work Setting: On-site Outpatient Clinic (Spokane, WA)
• Pay Range: $23.26 - $34.90/hour (Equivalent to ~$47,000 - $71,000/year, commensurate with tenure and background)
• Parking: Free on-site parking provided

Core Responsibilities

This position maintains an approximate 50/50 balance between hands-on clinical care and coordination:

• Clinical Care (approx. 50%):
• Greet and room patients, collect and record vital signs, and prepare patients for examinations.
• Administer injections, medications, and immunizations under clinician direction.
• Perform diagnostic point-of-care testing, including 12-lead EKGs and routine in-clinic lab specimen collection.
• Assist clinicians during in-office procedures and exams.
• Administrative & Care Coordination (approx. 50%):
• Manage electronic in-basket communications and patient portal messages.
• Submit and track prior authorizations and coordinate specialist referrals.
• Handle prescription refill requests, chart preparation for upcoming visits, and appointment scheduling.
• Maintain clean, fully stocked exam rooms and sanitize equipment per clinical standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

• Licensure/Certification: Active Washington Department of Health (DOH) Medical Assistant certification (CMA or MA-C).
• Life Support: Current BLS/CPR certification (AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network).
• Experience: 3+ years of clinical Medical Assistant experience, preferably in an outpatient setting.
• Clinical Background: Experience in Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, or Urgent Care.
• Immunizations & Health Compliance: Completed vaccination documentation/attestations (including COVID-19 and Hepatitis B), 2-step TB screen, and N95 mask fitting.

Preferred

• Hands-on proficiency with Epic / MyChart or comparable EMR software.
• Prior phlebotomy experience (in-house lab available on-site, but phlebotomy skills are an added plus).
• Pediatrics or multi-specialty outpatient clinic experience.

Structured Onboarding & Support

• Day 1: System credentials, electronic onboarding, and orientation completed early afternoon.
• Weeks 2-3: Dedicated 1-on-1 shadowing and hands-on training with experienced MA preceptors to ensure full confidence before independent clinical workflows begin.