Pediatric Orthopedic Medical Assistant – Part-Time

Shriners Children's; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Spokane is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to join our pediatric orthopedic outpatient team. The MA will support providers and nursing staff with procedures and patient flow, assist with casting and dressing, and document thoroughly in the EMR.

The role requires a Certified Medical Assistant, BLS and a high school diploma or GED, with additional experience in pediatric ambulatory care and EMR systems preferred. Spanish proficiency is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Certified Medical Assistant credential is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists providers, nursing and other health care professionals with procedures and the intake and depart processes.
• Demonstrates skills necessary to assist with casting, splinting, and dressing application, removal and cleaning.
• Safely removes casts, cleans patient, covers affected limb and instructs family on skin care.
• Accurately documents information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Responsible for prepping clinic for that day, including monitoring supplies and ordering supplies.
• Utilizes good clinical judgement to identify problems and interventions with patients and families and refer to RN as needed.

Skills

Spanish Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Medical Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

Shriners Children’s Spokane is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to join our pediatric orthopedic outpatient team. The MA will support providers and nursing staff with procedures and patient flow, assist with casting and dressing, and document thoroughly in the EMR.

The role requires a Certified Medical Assistant, BLS and a high school diploma or GED, with additional experience in pediatric ambulatory care and EMR systems preferred. Spanish proficiency is a plus.