Medical Assistant-Certified (Part-Time)

CHAS Health; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health coverage

401(k) match

PTO

Tuition assistance

Childcare assistance

CME/licensing reimbursement

Job summary

CHAS Health in Spokane Valley is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care at assigned clinics. You will greet patients, prepare them for the provider, perform phlebotomy and injections, and assist with patient education and care coordination.

Required MA training with certification within 120 days; WA credential is needed. Prior community health and EHR experience is preferred. CHAS Health offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of medical assistant training through an apprenticeship or accredited college program.
• Certification through AAMA, NHA or NCCT within 120 days of hire.
• WA locations require MA-C credential from WA Dept of Health.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort to exam room and inform about delays.
• Prepare patients for provider and maintain efficient flow.
• Perform phlebotomy and lab procedures as directed.
• Perform injections and immunizations.
• Keep exam rooms clean, stocked, and ready for patients.
• Assist provider with procedures and patient education.
• Process prescription refills with provider authorization.
• Manage referrals and required documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Medical terminology

BLS/CPR

Computer basics

Education

Medical Assistant training

MA certification within 120 days

WA Medical Assistant Certified credential

Tools

EHR software

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: $23.75 - $33.86

Competitive Compensation & Exceptional Benefits at CHAS Health

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

CHAS Health's comprehensive compensation package* includes:

• 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.

*Offered benefits dependent upon employee eligibility and criteria

Job Description

Purpose of Job: Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by managing patient care at assigned medical clinic by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 injections and immunizations.
• Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for patients.
• Cleans, prepares, and sterilizes instruments.
• Assists provider with procedures, exams and patient education.
• Obtains 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: Completion of medical assistant training through an apprenticeship program registered and approved by the WA Department of Labor & Industries or college program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education School (ABHES) or the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required.

Certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required within 120 days of hire.

Washington locations also require a Medical Assistant – Certified credential issued by Washington State Department of Health.

Previous experience in a community health clinic preferred.

Experience with EHR preferred.

Skills

Excellent customer service, oral and written communications skills required.

Compassion for patients required.

Must be able to work well in team environment.

Ability to multi-task in fast-paced work environment, with ability to anticipate future needs.

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

Medical Assistants are required to stand, sit, and be mobile one-third to two-thirds of the time. They are required to use hands to finger, handle or feel over two-thirds of the time, as well as reach with hands and arms. Climbing or balancing occurs less than one-third of the time; while stooping, kneeling or crouching occurs between one-third and two-thirds of the day. Communicating by talking / hearing occurs over two-thirds of the day. Amount of time spent lifting or exerting force is about 50% for up to 10 pounds and less than one-third of the time up to 25 pounds. Rarely is there a need to lift more than 26 pounds.

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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.