Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists·Spokane, Washington
Perform general medical assistant duties including rooming patients, recording vitals, and maintaining accurate EHR records. Assist providers with clinical procedures such as casting, splinting, and sterile dressing changes in a surgery center setting.
Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is looking for a Part- Time 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, two 10 hour shifts per week. NWOS is closed all weekends and offers paid holidays off. No night shifts or on-call.
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.
Performs sterile dressing changes.
Refills medications per provider protocols. Direct questions to the specific provider.
Orders tests – X-rays, CT, US, MRI, lab draws per provider’s request.
SHIFT: Part-Time: 20 hours per week, 10 hours per shift
Registered Medical Assistant - $17.13- $28.02
Certified Medical Assistant - $18.75 - $33.32
Similar jobs: Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant
Requires Medical Assistant Registration and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Medical Assistant Certification is preferred.
Market context
Washington healthcare employers commonly look for Medical Assistants to support patient flow, clinical prep, and front-desk coordination, so openings can be competitive in clinics and outpatient settings. This role stands out when you already have an accredited Medical Assistant program background and an active Washington State Medical Assistant Certification, with prior healthcare experience helping but not required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and tailor your application to any clinic or specialty experience.
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