Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Excelsior Wellness·Spokane, Washington
Excelsior Wellness·Spokane, Washington
The CMA assists primary care providers by collecting vitals, performing diagnostic tests, and managing patient rooming. They are also responsible for administering vaccinations and coordinating provider orders such as referrals and prescriptions.
Excelsior Family Medicine is an established clinic working in a cross-disciplinary team to address client needs with a focus on primary care in a holistic model.
Our dedicated providers encourage clients to engage in mental and physical health, and we are proud to support this with the right care at the right time.
Excelsior Family Medicine is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our primary care team.
The selected candidate will assist our primary care providers in collecting vitals and performing point-of-care tests.
We are looking for a proactive individual who can anticipate the needs of the providers by thinking critically and holistically about each patient.
The candidate must be able to operate in a team-based setting and excel in teamwork.
To Qualify: High School diploma or equivalent; college education in the healthcare field preferred.
Must meet the requirements as defined in WAC 246-827-0200.
Active licensure as a certified Medical Assistant Certified through the Washington State Department of Health or the ability to obtain licensure upon the date of hire; if license is pending, may hire with no more than 90 days’ grace period.
Minimum of 1 year of experience working for a healthcare practice or hospital.
Lifespan experience is preferred.
Ability to effectively work with and communicate with interdisciplinary teams, including behavioral health specialists, therapists, and other health care providers.
Excellent organizational skills, communication skills; ability to process and analyze information effectively.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make ethical and safe decisions.
Ability to manage individual stress and perform essential job functions safely and professionally.
Minimum 21 years of age.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Core Responsibilities Include: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
Greets patients and interviews them as to the history and purpose of office visits as appropriate.
Takes vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, and other metrics as appropriate).
Accurately documents all data on designated forms and electronic records.
Rooms patients in appropriate examination rooms for office visits or for procedures with the provider; ensuring rooms are set up for applicable visits or procedures.
Conducts electrocardiograms, vision tests, and CLIA-waived diagnostic tests as directed by providers.
Assists physician with procedures as directed, ensuring adherence to RCW 18.360.050.
After office visits, carries out all provider orders by assisting with the preparation of referrals, prescriptions, and orders for laboratory tests and imaging.
Discharges patients from the examination room and directs them to the checkout desk, ensuring adherence to RCW 18.360.050.
Performs vaccinations and other intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections as directed by providers, with medications being administered only by unit or single dosage, or by a dosage calculated and verified by a provider.
Provides appropriate information statements to patients for vaccinations, ensuring adherence to RCW 18.360.050.
This position description above is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.
Excelsior Wellness offers comprehensive medical (Providence + Cigna), dental (Lincoln), and vision (VSP) insurance packages. Employee insurance packages range from a $0 to $75 monthly premium. Medical coverage responsible deductibles ranges from $250 to $500/Annually Excelsior Wellness employees typically save $1,200 to $8,700 annually on premiums and $1,250 to $6,000 on deductible expenses compared to other regional employers.
But our commitment to your well-being doesn't stop there. We provide a range of additional benefits, including retirement with employer match, employer-paid life insurance, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays, free access to learning platforms, employer-paid licensing fees applicable to your role, professional development courses, and more.
At Excelsior Wellness Center, we’re dedicated to providing our employees with the resources they need to succeed—both in their careers and in life. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and join us in our mission to promote holistic mental health for youth and families.
Ready to Join Us? Visit www.excelsiorwellness.org to learn more about us and apply today.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma and active CMA licensure through the Washington State Department of Health. A minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare practice or hospital is required.
Market context
In Washington, support-services roles in healthcare are typically in steady demand because clinics, hospitals, and long-term care settings need staff who can keep patient flow moving and support licensed teams. These positions are competitive when employers want candidates with a high school diploma, LPN, MA, or CNA training, valid Washington licensure, and BLS certification; EKG and arrhythmia training after hire can also be part of the path. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and certification readiness before applying.