Spokane Valley, WA, US,
99216
Full Time
7 November 2024Job details
Description
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus
AMAZING BENEFITS PACKAGE!
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – up to 6 weeks of PTO per year
- Childcare Stipend – contribution of $5,000 per year to the employee’s dependent care spending account
- Loan Reimbursement - reimbursement for student loan payments up to $5,250 per year
- Retirement Plans - organization matches the employee’s contribution, up to 6% of gross wages
- Mileage Reimbursement- Reimbursement available for floating to different clinics
*above benefits dependent upon eligibility criteria
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Pay Range: $23.75 - $33.86 USD hourly.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At CHAS Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Purpose of Job:
Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by managing patient care at assigned medical clinic by performing the following duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Greets variety of patients and escorts to exam room; informs patient of time delays throughout visit.
- Prepares patients for provider; anticipates needs of provider to maintain efficient patient flow.
- Performs phlebotomy and laboratory procedures as directed by provider.
- Performs and documents injections and immunizations.
- Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for patients.
- Cleans, prepares, and sterilizes instruments.
- Assists provider with procedures, exams and patient education.
- Obtains prescription refills under the direction and authorization of provider.
- Manages appropriate patient referrals and required documentation.
- Observes and follows required safety protocols, including handling and disposal of sharps, use of personal protective equipment, exposure to blood borne pathogens, and general safety of employees and patients.
- Answers telephones, schedules patients, and supports care team members.
- Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience: Completion of medical assistant training through WACH apprenticeship program or college program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education School (ABHES) or the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required. Certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required within 120 days of hire. Washington locations also require a Medical Assistant – Certified credential issued by Washington State Department of Health. Previous experience in a community health clinic preferred. Experience with EHR preferred.
Skills: Excellent customer service, oral and written communications skills required. Compassion for patients required. Must be able to work well in team environment. Ability to multi-task in fast-paced work environment, with ability to anticipate future needs. Basic computer user skills required. Medical terminology and accurate spelling ability required. BLS (CPR/AED) certified for a Health Care Provider. Commitment to supporting a safe, respectful, equitable, and inclusive environment required. Valid drivers' license and insurance required.
Physical Demands:
Medical Assistants are required to stand, sit, and be mobile one-third to two-thirds of the time. They are required to use hands to finger, handle or feel over two-thirds of the time, as well as reach with hands and arms. Climbing or balancing occurs less than one-third of the time; while stooping, kneeling or crouching occurs between one-third and two-thirds of the day. Communicating by talking / hearing occurs over two-thirds of the day. Amount of time spent lifting or exerting force is about 50% for up to 10 pounds and less than one-third of the time up to 25 pounds. Rarely is there a need to lift more than 26 pounds.