Certified Medical Assistant

Title: Certified Medical Assistant                  

Department: Medical

Supervisor:  Clinic Director & Community Health Manager

Benefits: 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental Benefits, Life, and More.

Status: Full Time (Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm), no evening or weekend work.

             11 Paid Holidays

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Purpose of Job:
Improve the overall health of the Greater Spokane community that we serve by managing patient care at assigned medical clinics by performing the following duties:

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families using “Sacred Hospitality.”
• Greets a variety of patients and escorts them to the exam room; informs patients of time delays throughout the visit.
• Prepares patients for provider(s); anticipates needs of provider(s) to maintain efficient patient flow.
• Performs phlebotomy and laboratory procedures as directed by provider(s).
• 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 and exams.
• Assists with patient education. 
• Answering phone calls, directing the calls as required and handling all queries. 
• Assists with prior authorization.
• Takes patient vitals and prepares appointments for medical provider.
• Maintain patient records containing pertinent, accurate and current information in compliance with   Privacy Act, HIPAA and RCW/WAC policy, procedures and rules.  
• Perform all Federal/State Prevention Health screening.

Education: Completion of an accredited AAMP program.  Must have proof of a Certified Washington State Department of Health license in Medical Assisting.  Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) Certification. Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in a community health or hospital setting. 

Other Skills: Excellent customer service, oral and written communications skills required.  Compassion for patients required. Must be able to work well in team setting. Ability to multi-task with ability to anticipate future needs. Basic computer user skills required.  Medical terminology and accurate spelling ability required. CPR/AED certified for a Health Care Provider.  Possesses critical working knowledge of current Evidence Based Practices and supports recovery based lifestyles and patient outcomes.  Must successfully pass a criminal background check, OIG check and a pre-employment UA/BA.

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.  MAs must be able to travel and manage stress.

EEO STATEMENT

The NATIVE Project provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The NATIVE Project complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Under Title VII of EEOC, Indian Preference will be given to applicants who meet all minimum qualifications. 

Salary : $28 - $31