Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists·Spokane, Washington
The Certified Medical Assistant will support providers by delivering exceptional patient care and assisting with orthopaedic procedures. Responsibilities include managing exam rooms, documenting medical history, and coordinating diagnostic tests.
Earn an additional $2/hour by completing our NWOS Advanced MA Program after 90 days of employment!
Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is looking for a Full-Time Certified Medical Assistant to join our team at our downtown Spokane location. In this role, you will support providers in delivering exceptional patient care while working in a fast-paced, collaborative orthopaedic practice. This is a great opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships, expand your clinical skills, and be part of a team dedicated to helping patients get back to doing what they love.
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.
*401k Match and Profit Sharing eligibility requires 12 month of employment and 1,000 hours worked
Certified Medical Assistant - $20.06 - 32.00
Candidates must hold a Medical Assistant Certification and possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment and perform various orthopaedic support tasks.
Market context
Certified Medical Assistant roles in Washington are often competitive in outpatient and behavioral health settings, where employers look for candidates who can support patient flow and documentation while working with mental health or social services populations. This role stands out for requiring an active Washington CMA license, a current CPR card, and 2 years of relevant experience; benefits include medical, dental, vision, 10 paid holidays, and 24 days of PTO. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to quickly confirm fit before applying.
Surgical Technologist - Full Time
Medical Assistant
Pre-Op/Pacu rn