Medical Assistant-Certified - Pediatric

About the job

CHAS Health is hiring a full-time pediatric Medical Assistant-Certified for its Valley Clinic in Spokane Valley, Washington. The medical assistant helps manage patient care at the assigned clinic: preparing patients for the provider, doing phlebotomy and lab procedures, giving injections and keeping patient flow efficient.

CHAS Health has multiple clinics and locations and continues to expand. Its stated goal is removing barriers to care and offering evidence-based care close to where patients live.

What you'll do

• Greet patients, walk them to exam rooms and let them know about any delays during the visit
• Prepare patients for the provider and anticipate the provider's needs to keep patient flow efficient
• Perform phlebotomy and lab procedures as the provider directs
• Give and document injections and immunizations
• Keep exam rooms clean, stocked and ready, and clean, prepare and sterilize instruments
• Assist the provider with procedures, exams and patient education
• Obtain prescription refills under the provider's direction and authorization
• Manage patient referrals and the documentation they require
• Follow safety protocols, including sharps handling and disposal, use of personal protective equipment, bloodborne pathogen exposure and the general safety of staff and patients
• Answer phones, schedule patients and support care team members

What you need

• Medical assistant training from a college program accredited by ABHES (Accrediting Bureau of Health Education School) or CAAHEP (Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs), or an apprenticeship the WA Department of Labor & Industries has registered and approved
• Within 120 days of hire, certification from the AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants), the NHA (National Healthcareer Association) or the NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing)
• A Medical Assistant-Certified credential issued by the Washington State Department of Health, required at Washington locations
• Excellent customer service and spoken and written communication skills, and compassion for patients
• Able to work well on a team, multitask in a fast-paced setting and anticipate future needs
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology and accurate spelling
• BLS (CPR/AED)
• A commitment to keeping the environment safe and respectful
• Able to stand, sit and move about for one-third to two-thirds of the workday
• Able to use your hands to finger, handle or feel for over two-thirds of the time and to reach with your hands and arms
• Climbing or balancing take up less than one-third of the time and stooping, kneeling or crouching one-third to two-thirds of the day; talking and hearing take up over two-thirds of the day
• Lifting or exerting force about 50% of the time for loads up to 10 pounds, and under one-third of the time for loads up to 25 pounds; lifting over 26 pounds is rare

Preferred

• Previous experience in a community health clinic
• Experience with an 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 of up to 6%
• More than six weeks of paid time off a year for full-time employees
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment
• Yearly childcare reimbursement
• CME and license fee reimbursement
• Benefits offered depend on each employee's eligibility