Medical Assistant-Certified

About the job

CHAS Health in Spokane is hiring a full-time certified medical assistant for its Washington Mobile location. The medical assistant manages patient care at the assigned clinic, keeping visits moving and supporting providers and the care team.

CHAS Health runs community clinics focused on removing barriers to care and giving evidence-based care close to where patients live.

What you'll do

• Greet patients, bring them to exam rooms and let them know about any delays
• Prepare patients for the provider and anticipate the provider's needs to keep patient flow efficient
• Draw blood and perform lab procedures as the provider directs
• Give and document injections and immunizations
• Keep exam rooms clean and stocked, and clean and sterilize instruments
• Help the provider with exams, procedures and patient education
• Request prescription refills with the provider's authorization and handle referrals and their paperwork
• Follow safety protocols for sharps, personal protective equipment and blood-borne pathogens
• Answer phones, schedule patients and support the care team

What you need

• Completion of medical assistant training through an apprenticeship registered with the WA Department of Labor & Industries, or a college program accredited by ABHES or CAAHEP
• Certification through AAMA, NHA or NCCT within 120 days of hire
• A Medical Assistant - Certified credential from the Washington State Department of Health for Washington locations
• BLS (CPR/AED)
• Strong customer service and communication skills, compassion for patients, basic computer skills, medical terminology and accurate spelling
• Able to work well on a team and multitask at a fast pace
• Able to lift up to 10 pounds about half the time and up to 25 pounds less often

Preferred

• Previous experience in a community health clinic
• Experience with EHR

Schedule

• Full-time

Benefits

• An annual milestone bonus for eligible employees based on years worked
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, plus life and long-term care insurance
• A 401(k) with an employer match
• More than six weeks of paid time off a year for full-time employees
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment
• Childcare reimbursement
• CME and license fee reimbursement