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Certified Medical Assistant

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists, Spokane, WA, United States


Description
NO NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, ON-CALL OR MAJOR HOLIDAYS! MONDAY - FRIDAY DAY SHIFT

Earn an additional $2/hour by completing our NWOS Advanced MA Program after 90 days of employment.

Are you passionate about patient care and eager to make a meaningful impact in a clinical setting? Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our team and support our providers in delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare. The Medical Assistant will perform all general MA duties (room patients, record vital signs, enter/update medications, verify allergies and list reaction, etc.). Our Medical Assistants work alongside our Providers and RNs to assist with procedures and keep accurate records in EHR. The MA works in all clinic areas and locations as assigned.

Essential Functions

Educate pre/post-operative patients per Provider's instructions.

Draw and prepare injections, label as indicated and record in EHR.

Assist all Providers with procedures such as casting/splints and removal of sutures/staples.

Open and prep exam rooms, stock as indicated. Clean exam rooms and autoclave instruments between patients.

Complete medical history and update surgical information accurately on all post-operative patients.

Prep charts the day before or morning of surgery, including but not limited to: gathering ER notes, op-notes, office notes from other providers, reviewing present chart to assess types of documents needed for the day, what x-rays are indicated, and read the provider’s previous notes for directions.

Perform sterile dressing changes.

Refill medications per provider protocols and direct questions to the specific provider.

Order tests – X-rays, CT, US, MRI, lab draws per provider’s request.

Qualifications

Medical Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life & ADD Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Life & ADD Insurance

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary AFLAC Options

401k Employer Match

401k Profit Sharing

PTO

7 paid holidays off

Hiring Range
Certified Medical Assistant - $20.05 – $32.00

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