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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Spokane, WA
Spokane, Washington

About this job

Providence is calling a Medical Assistant - Certified (Orthopedics, Full Time) to Providence Medical Group in Spokane, Washington. We are a community of caregivers delivering every day on our Mission to provide compassionate care that is accessible for all - especially those who are poor and vulnerable.

In this position you will:

* Interview patients, measure vital signs and accurately record information in the medical record. Assist patients as needed with walking, transfers (with designated protocols), dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.

* Assure the patient and room is appropriately prepared and/or prepped for the planned exam or procedure. Clean exam/procedure rooms between patient visits to maintain infection control. Also, sterilize instruments, equipment and surfaces.

* Consistently demonstrate correct handling of procedure specimens per provider orders, including appropriate identification, labeling, dating and disposal of the specimen.

* Perform in-house testing, procedures and injections/immunizations as directed by provider, always following correct techniques and procedures.

* Document all appropriate patient interaction to include but not limited to: activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, phone calls/conversations etc. in the medical record.

* Provide care team coverage including, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and checking in (or out) patients.

Required qualifications for this position include:

* Successful completion of a Washington State recognized medical assistant training program

* Active Interim Certificate or Active Medical Assistant Certified through Washington State; required by date of hire

* If in Active Interim Certification Status, applicant must pass one of the following exams within 120 days of hire

* AAMA

* AMT

* NHA

* NCCT

* If in Pending Credentialing Status with the state, may hire with no more than 90 days grace period. Assigned duties are limited to WAC 246-827-0100

* Basic Life Support (BLS) - Healthcare Provider (must be AHA accredited) obtained within 90 days of hire

* Urgent Care staff required to have BLS upon hire

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

* 1 year previous experience in a physician office or clinic setting

* Customer Service experience

About the clinic you will serve.

Providence Medical Group is a group of primary care, specialty care and hospital-based medical providers who serve eastern Washington in clinic locations. Our providers and staff strive to create a distinctive health care experience for each patient -- one focused on trust, respect, communication and teamwork.