Medical Assistant Apprentice

CHAS Health; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual milestone bonus

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Childcare reimbursement

CME and license reimbursement

Job summary

CHAS Health in Spokane, WA seeks motivated individuals to join its Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program. Learn to support patient care, greet patients, prepare exam rooms, and assist providers.

This role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate service, and safety. Enrollment in the CHAS Health Registered Medical Assistant Apprenticeship is required; benefits include tuition assistance, health coverage, PTO, licensure support, and retirement plan access.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrollment in the CHAS Health Registered Medical Assistant Apprenticeship required.
• Aged 18 years or older by start of apprenticeship.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Oral and written communication skills required.
• Compassion for patients required.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Medical terminology and accurate spelling required.
• BLS (CPR/AED) required.

Responsibilities

• Shadows a CHAS Health Medical Assistant - Certified coach.
• Completes educational coursework and follows program requirements.
• Greets patients and escorts to exam room; informs patient of delays.
• Prepares patients for provider and assists with procedures.
• Performs phlebotomy and laboratory procedures as directed.
• Administers immunizations and maintains sterile instruments.
• Ensures exam rooms are clean and stocked.
• Assists with prescription refills under provider direction.
• Manages referrals and required documentation.
• Follows safety protocols and PPE usage.
• Answers phones, schedules patients, and supports care team.

Skills

Customer service

Oral & written communication

Compassion for patients

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

BLS/CPR certified

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

Working Here | Experience Serving Your Community

If you are looking to foster a fulfilling career path while serving your community, you are in the right place. All careers at CHAS Health allow you to make an impact on patient’s lives and our greater community. No matter what clinic or location you join, you become a part of the bigger picture - providing trustworthy, patient-centered, and attentive care to anyone who walks through our doors. We continue to expand operations and are regularly looking for talented and dedicated individuals to help us continue to make a difference in patient lives. Challenging the status quo starts with you - get started today.

Everyone Welcome

From the beginning, we strongly believe that all people have the right to high-quality health care. Our goal is to remove barriers to care and provide high-quality, evidence-based care in a place that is convenient - in your neighborhood. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their situation.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $20.38 - $29.06

Competitive Compensation & Exceptional Benefits at CHAS Health

Join a workforce that values your expertise as much as your wellbeing!

• Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees! $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.
• Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match for a retirement plan that invests in your future.
• Work/life balance - enjoy more than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees, to recharge and refresh.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment - let CHAS Health pay for your education!
• Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement, to help you balance work and family life.
• CME and license fee reimbursement - we’ve got you covered.

Job Description

Purpose of Job: Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by learning to manage patient care at assigned medical clinic through apprenticeship program and performing duties as follows:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Shadows a CHAS Health Medical Assistant - Certified coach.
• Completes educational course work and follows all requirements of the program.
• Participates in classroom training with the instructor, as required.
• Greets variety of patients and escorts to exam room; informs patient of time delays throughout visit.
• Prepares patients for provider; anticipates needs of provider to maintain efficient patient flow.
• Performs phlebotomy and laboratory procedures as directed by provider.
• Performs and documents immunizations.
• Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for patients.
• Cleans, prepares, and sterilizes instruments.
• Assists provider with procedures, exams, and patient education.
• Assists with prescription refills under the direction and authorization of provider.
• Manages appropriate patient referrals and required documentation.
• Observes and follows required safety protocols, including handling and disposal of sharps, use of personal protective equipment, exposure to blood borne pathogens, and general safety of employees and patients.
• Answers telephones, schedules patients, and supports care team members.
• Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrollment in the CHAS Health Registered Medical Assistant Apprenticeship required.
• Aged 18 years or older by the start of the apprenticeship program required.
• Skills: Excellent customer service skills required.
• Oral and written communications skills required.
• Compassion for patients required.
• Ability to work well in team environment required.
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced work environment, with ability to anticipate future needs required.
• Basic computer user skills required.
• Medical terminology and accurate spelling ability required.
• BLS (CPR/AED) required.
• Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required.

Physical Demands

Must be able to move around the facility between one-third and two-thirds of the day, as well as sit at a workstation and in patient rooms. Using hands occurs over two-thirds of the day, while reaching with arms occurs less than one-third of the day. Communicating is also required over two-thirds of the day, while climbing, stooping, or crawling is minimal. Lifting up to 10 lbs. occurs about half the time, while up to and above 25 lbs. occurs only occasionally.

Our core values are our foundation, the guiding sense of direction for our organization:

• Social Responsibility
• Patient-Centered
• Entrepreneurship
• Respect for Human Dignity
• Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement
• Fun

Equal Employment Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CHAS Health will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. CHAS Health does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are looking to foster a fulfilling career path while serving your community, you are in the right place. All careers at CHAS Health allow you to make an impact on patient’s lives and our greater community. No matter what clinic or location you join, you become a part of the bigger picture - providing trustworthy, patient-centered, and attentive care to anyone who walks through our doors. We continue to expand operations and are regularly looking for talented and dedicated individuals to help us continue to make a difference in patient lives. Challenging the status quo starts with you - get started today.