CHAS Health
Location
Spokane, Washington
Salary
$24 - $34 / HOUR
The Medical Assistant will manage patient care at assigned clinics by greeting patients, preparing them for providers, and performing essential clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, administering injections, and ensuring exam rooms are clean and stocked. Duties also include managing patient referrals, obtaining authorized prescription refills, and supporting the care team through administrative tasks like answering phones and scheduling.
Candidates must complete medical assistant training from an approved apprenticeship or accredited college program and obtain certification through AAMA, NHA, or NCCT within 120 days of hire, along with obtaining the Washington State Medical Assistant – Certified credential. Required skills include excellent communication, compassion, the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, basic computer skills, medical terminology knowledge, and current BLS (CPR/AED) certification.
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
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.
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.
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