Medical Assistant-Certified (Float)

About the job

CHAS Health in Spokane is hiring a full-time float medical assistant-certified, who manages patient care at whichever medical clinic is assigned.

What you'll do

• Greet patients, bring them to exam rooms and keep them informed about delays
• Prepare patients for the provider and anticipate the provider's needs to keep visits moving
• Do phlebotomy and lab procedures as the provider directs
• Give and document injections and immunizations
• Keep exam rooms clean and stocked, and clean and sterilize instruments
• Assist with procedures, exams and patient education
• Handle prescription refills with the provider's authorization, and manage referrals and their paperwork
• Follow safety protocols for sharps, protective equipment and bloodborne 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
• For Washington locations, a Medical Assistant-Certified credential from the Washington State Department of Health
• Strong customer service and communication skills, compassion for patients and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting
• Basic computer skills, medical terminology and accurate spelling
• BLS (CPR/AED)
• Able to lift up to 10 pounds about half the time and up to 25 pounds less than a third of the time

Preferred

• Experience in a community health clinic
• EHR experience

Schedule

• Full-time

Benefits

• An annual milestone bonus that grows with years of service
• Medical, dental, vision, long-term care and life insurance
• A 401(k) with an employer match of up to 6%
• More than six weeks of paid time off a year for full-time employees
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment
• Childcare reimbursement
• Reimbursement for continuing medical education (CME) and license fees