Medical Assistant- Supplemental

116 & West; Spokane, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account

401k Employer Match

PTO

7 paid holidays off

Job summary

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists in Spokane, WA is seeking a Supplemental Medical Assistant to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center team. The MA will perform routine duties, assist with procedures, and maintain accurate records in the EHR alongside Providers and RNs.

The role is part-time (20 hours/week, 10-hour shifts), with no weekends, no night shifts, and paid holidays off. Certification and BLS are required or preferred as stated; great benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or better.
• 1–2 years experience in a similar role, preferably orthopedics.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Responsibilities

• Educate pre/post-operative patients per Provider's instructions.
• Draws and prepares injections and records in EHR.
• Assist Providers with procedures such as casting/splints and removal of sutures/staples.
• Open and prep exam rooms, stock and clean rooms and autoclave instruments.
• Complete medical history and update surgical information for post-operative patients.
• Prepare charts and gather documents for day-of-surgery.
• Refill medications per provider protocols.
• Order tests (X-rays, CT, US, MRI, labs) per provider requests

Skills

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

The Orthopaedic Surgery Center
601 W 5th Ave Suite 500
Spokane, WA 99204, USA

Description

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is looking for a Supplemental Medical Assistant to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center team. The Medical Assistant will perform all general MA duties (room patients, record vital signs, enter/update medications, verify allergies and list reaction, etc.). Our Medical Assistants work alongside our Providers and RN's to assist with procedures and keep accurate records in EHR.

Day shift, one 10 hour shifts per week. NWOS is closed all weekends and offers paid holidays off. No night shifts or on-call.

Essential Functions:

• Educate pre/post-operative patients per Provider's instructions.
• Draws and prepares injections, labels as indicated and records in EHR.
• Assist all Providers with procedures such as casting/splints and removal of sutures/staples.
• Opens and preps exam rooms, stocks as indicated. Cleans exam rooms and autoclaves instruments between patients.
• Completes medical history and updates surgical information accurately on all post-operative patients.
• Preps charts the day before or morning of surgery, including, but not limited to: gathering ER notes, op-notes, office notes from other providers, review present chart to asses types of documents needed for the day, what x-rays are indicated, and read the provider’s previous notes for directions.
• Refills medications per provider protocols. Direct questions to the specific provider.
• Orders tests – X-rays, CT, US, MRI, lab draws per provider’s request.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medical Assistant Certification preferred
• Medical Assistant Registration required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life & ADD Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life & ADD Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary AFLAC Options
• 401k Employer Match (Eligible after 1 year of employment and 1000 hours worked)
• 401k Profit Sharing (Eligible after 1 year of employment and 1000 hours worked)
• PTO
• 7 paid holidays off

SHIFT: Part-Time: 20 hours per week, 10 hours per shift

Hiring Range:

Registered Medical Assistant - $17.13- $28.02

Certified Medical Assistant - $18.75 - $33.32

Similar jobs: Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

1-2 years:

Experience in a similar role, preferably in orthopedics

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Basic Life Support

Med Asst. Registered

Preferred

Med Asst. Certified

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