CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CMA) - NORTHWEST GENERAL SURGERY & GI

Surgery Partners, Inc; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K retirement plan

Growth opportunities

Wellness benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a compassionate Certified Medical Assistant to join the Northwest General Surgery & GI team. You will room patients, record vitals, perform injections, venipuncture, urinalysis, and EKG testing, and prepare rooms for in-office procedures.

Must hold a CMA with active certification (AAMA/NCCT/NHA), have a high school diploma or equivalent, and possess BLS. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification required.
• CMA with active certification (AAMA/NCCT/NHA).
• Aware of cleaning standards and aseptic technique.
• Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and professional development.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Compliance with standard procedures.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and record vital signs.
• Administer injections and perform venipuncture.
• Perform urinalysis and EKG testing.
• Prepare and clean procedure rooms for in-office procedures.
• Dispose of biohazard and sharps waste per policy.
• Stock supplies and maintain clean work areas.

Skills

Verbal & written English comms

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Professional development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with active certification (AAMA/NCCT/NHA)

Tools

EKG equipment

Venipuncture tools

Urinalysis equipment

Job description

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a compassionate, patient-oriented Certified Medical Assistant to join our Northwest General Surgery & GI 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 skills, 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.**