US - Medical Assistant

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

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

Job Description

The Medical Assistant functions in a role accountable for providing comprehensive, family-centered care to patients and families in the pediatric orthopedic Outpatient Department. Shriners Spokane is looking for a part-time Medical Assistant to join the team.

Key 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 to be prepared for that day's clinic to include monitoring supplies and equipment and ordering supplies
• Utilizes good clinical judgement to identify problems and interventions with patients and families and referral to RN as needed

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Certified Medical Assistant
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree, Medical Assistant
• RMA, CCMA, NCMA
• 1 year Pediatric/Ambulatory Care experience
• EMR Systems
• Spanish Proficiency

The pay range for this position is $22.00-$31.68/hourly

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.