CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CMA) - AXIS SPINE CENTER

Surgery Partners Brand; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored events

Comprehensive health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

401K retirement plan

Employee discounts

Wellness benefits

Work/life balance culture

Job summary

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a compassionate, patient-oriented Certified Medical Assistant to join the Axis Spine team. You will room patients, record vital signs, administer injections, perform venipuncture, urinalysis, and EKG testing, and prepare procedure rooms.

Requirements include a CMA certification with active status (AAMA/NCCT/NHA), BLS, and a high school diploma. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential for safe patient care and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Certified Medical Assistant with active certification (AAMA/NCCT/NHA).
• Aware of cleaning standards and aseptic technique.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others.
• Strong English verbal and written communication for patient care and documentation.
• Willingness to participate in professional advancement activities.
• Previous experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and record vital signs.
• Administer injections, perform venipuncture, urinalysis, and EKG testing.
• Set up and clean procedure rooms for in-office procedures and dispose of waste.
• Maintain aseptic technique and standard precautions in daily duties.
• Support accurate documentation and communication with the care team.

Skills

CMA certification

Aseptic technique

English communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a compassionate, patient-oriented Certified Medical Assistant to join our Axis Spine team!

In this role, you will room patients, record vital signs, administer injections, perform venipuncture, urinalysis, EKG testing, set up and clean up procedure rooms for in-office procedures, properly discard all biohazard and sharps waste, and stock supplies. Must demonstrate good principles and practices of aseptic technique, knowledge of standard precautions, EKGs, urinalysis, venipuncture, including proper order of draw and processing specimens, and basic pharmacology.

Qualifications and Preferred Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Must be a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with an active certification with the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• Aware of standards of cleaning and performs in accordance with them.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement.
• Previous experience is preferred.
• Is aware of standard and performs in accordance with them.

About Northwest Specialty Hospital:

Northwest Specialty Hospital is widely known for being a center of excellence and is proudly owned and operated by local physicians. The physicians have invested personally, professionally, and financially in the care of the patients and the staff. They have dedicated their lives to creating a hospital that allows them to practice on their own terms and do what’s best for patients. Northwest Specialty Hospital includes 12 operating rooms and 28 inpatient beds, along with a variety of clinics and services throughout Kootenai County that span across multiple specialties.

Northwest Specialty Hospital has earned numerous awards for patient care, surgical skill, medical care, and employee satisfaction. Northwest Specialty Hospital has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest for seven consecutive years!! Companies throughout Washington and Idaho were selected based on employee feedback about benefits, work environment, job satisfaction, and other factors. We continue to receive this distinguished honor based on our great company culture, patient-focused approach, and robust benefits package!

Some of our amazing perks and benefits offered to employees are:

• Company-sponsored events such as sporting events, BBQs, and holiday parties
• Comprehensive health care coverage with options for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (for benefit-eligible positions)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, and leadership courses
• A generous 401K retirement plan
• A variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employees
• Wellness benefits offered to staff such as: weight loss challenge, access to a dietitian, and discount gym memberships
• Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance

Northwest Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.