Medical Assistant-Certified

Pioneer Human Services; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Human Services in Spokane, WA is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to provide quality health services to residents in our Behavioral Health Division. You will assess somatic conditions, deliver medications, and support the clinical team in delivering cost-effective care.

Ideal candidates hold GED or high school diploma and Washington MA-C; experience in residential settings is preferred. This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth with

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma is required.
• Washington State Medical Assistant Certification – MA-C is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality medical care to residents and administer medications per procedure.
• Assist with nursing duties and document observations for the care plan.
• Maintain stock and clean, organized clinical spaces.
• Perform TB testing and vital signs as part of routine care.
• Coordinate with the Behavioral Health Division to support treatment services.

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Washington State Medical Assistant Certification – MA-C

Job description

Who we are – Our Mission

We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

For over 60 years, we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 35+ locations across Washington state that provided a chance for change to over 9,500 individuals in 2024.

What We Offer

At Pioneer, our employees are important. That is why we offer a Total Rewards package that includes compensation and benefits to support employees' health, security, and balance.

Compensation:

New hires for this position typically start between $19.86 and $24.82 hourly, depending on factors such as work location, experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market conditions. While the full pay range is provided to support pay transparency, individual compensation will vary within the range based on these factors.

Benefits That Invest in You

At Pioneer, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and continued growth.

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Financial Protection

• Employer-provided life insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Disability coverage

Invest in Your Future

• Front-Loaded Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee recognition programs
• Public transportation discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Join Pioneer and build more than a career. Be part of a team that supports your well-being, recognizes your contributions, and invests in your future.

Benefit eligibility, coverage, contributions, and program provisions are subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans and policies.

What you will do

The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing quality health care services to all residents including assessing somatic conditions, delivering medications according to procedure and creating a favorable group climate for the effective treatment of each resident in treatment. This position supports the Behavioral Health Division of Pioneer Human Services by performing administrative and supervisory tasks to support the provision of quality and cost-effective medical services to behavioral health clients.

Primary/Essential duties and responsibilities Are but not limited to

• Interprets and explains program policy to each client as needed.
• Integrates knowledge by thinking through and planning the most professional, therapeutic reaction or intervention in any given client care situation.
• Aids in the client's educational process-academic and social, including conducting health education classes and teaching individual clients health related issues such as, self-administration of medications, administering IM injections, performing phlebotomy procedures, prevention of infectious diseases, nutrition, nicotine.
• Assists clients in meeting health and safety needs in accordance with everyone’s recovery and program policies including the following:
• Assess and reports client concerns regarding physical and psychological needs.
• Administers medications to clients within scope of practice in accordance with RCW 18.360.050.
• Assisting with setting up Clinic and Tele-health clinics of clients.

• Attends and participates in department staff meetings as directed.
• Meets with other program staff, consultants, volunteers, and attends other meetings as directed.
• Licensed staff available for on-call nursing consults and injections.
• Provides written documentation of observations as input to the resident's Individual Service Plan and review process.
• Provides pertinent verbal and written shift reports, and communication with interdisciplinary team members.
• Documents observations of behaviors, physical signs and symptoms and psychological needs, medication delivery, ongoing health assessment needs and treatment progress and pertinent health and safety issues according to program policy.
• Participates in other areas of treatment plan implementation as directed.
• Stocks supply, maintains, inventories and assist with ordering supplies.

• Follows physician orders in accordance with program policy.
• Receives and transcribes written physician’s orders.
• Administers medications to clients within scope of practice in accordance with RCW 18.360.050.
• Assists Physicians with clinical duties.
• Performs and monitors resident vital signs.
• Performs resident Urine drug screens.
• Performs intramuscularly, subcutaneous injections within scope of practice.

Performs TB testing.

• Performs Aseptic wound care.
• Performs blood draws.
• Performs Ear Lavage
• Assists with Nursing Treatment/care Planning.
• Requests Nursing consults.

• Provides a safe and healthy environment which includes maintaining, cleaning, and disposal of equipment and supplies according to policy and procedures.

• Maintains storage of medications, places orders and returns residents medication according to pharmacy services policies.

• Promote and models teamwork and collaboration with co-workers.

What you will bring

• GED or High School Diploma.
• Washington State Medical Assistant Certification – MA-C.

Preferably you will bring.

• Behavioral Health or rehabilitation experience desired.
• 6 months working in a residential setting as a medical assistant.

EEO

Pioneer human services is an equal opportunity employer of minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. EEOC is the Law/EEO Policy Statement

Pioneer Human Services is a Drug-Free Company

Pioneer Human Services is a drug free company. This position has been deemed safety sensitive under RCW 49.44.240(3) and is subject to both pre-employment drug testing and drug testing during employment, to include testing for marijuana.