Associate Medical Assistant - Providence Spokane Heart Institute *$5,000 Sign-onBonus*

Company: Providence Health & Services
Location: Spokane
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Description



Providence is calling a Associate Medical Assistant (MA) I (Providence Spokane Heart Institute Administration, Day Shift, 1.0 FTE) to Physician Management 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.



$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment.



In this position you will:

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• Greet and prepare patients for the practitioner
  
  
• Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, presenting problem, and other medical information
  
  
• Ensure confirmation of patient identity with each patient encounter
  
  
• Document all interactions in patient's medical record
  
  
• Under the delegation of a licensed practitioner and as appropriate per role and certification, obtain specimens, perform required testing, administer medications via oral, topical, otic, ophthalmalogic or inhaled routes; administer vaccines including combination or multi-dose vaccines
  
  
• Under the delegation of a licensed practitioner, assist or perform point of care tests and clinical procedures as appropriate to scope of role and certification
  
  
• Reinforce patient education, materials, and lab results (normal); return phone messages; all as directed by the licensed practitioner
  
  
• Follow correct procedures for handling and disposing of biohazards, infectious, and pharmaceutical waste
  
  
• Perform administrative and/or clerical support duties for practitioner, other medical assistants, or clinic/location as directed. (ex: pre-authorizations, schedule appointments, referrals, clinic inventory and/or outdated medications/supplies, etc.)
  
  
• Works in a safe manner, adhering to general safety precautions and standards
  
  
• Report any unsafe conditions to their supervisor and/or the safety hotline
  
  
• Consistently meet skill based competency expectations established for the organization
  
  
• Actively participate in continuing education and clinic/location staff meetings and/or trainings
  
  
• Assist with emergencies as needed under the direction of a licensed practitioner
  
  
• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization and serve as an ambassador for the organization when interfacing with anyone outside the organization
  
  
  
  
  
  Required qualifications for this position includes:
  
  
  
  
  
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  • Active MA-I, MA-R or MA-C in state of WA
    
    
  • If in Active Interim Certification Status (MA-I), incumbent must pass one of the following exams within 180 days of hire: AMCA, AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or NAHP
    
    
  • Incumbent must obtain MA-R certification within sixty (60) days of being hired
    
    
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) - Must be American Heart Association (AHA) accredited
    
    
  • Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting (0-6 months)
    
    
    
    
    
    Preferred qualifications for this position includes:
    
    
    
    
    
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    • Graduate of accredited school for medical assistants or alternate training program
      
      
    • Six (6) months previous experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast paced environment
      
      
    • Six (6) months previous experience in a healthcare setting working with an Electronic Health record (EHR)
      
      
      
      
      
      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.
      
      
      
      About Providence
      
      At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
      
      Requsition ID: P355704
      Company: Providence Jobs
      Job Category: Patient Care (Non-Acute)
      Job Function: Clinical Care
      Schedule: Full time
      Shift: Day
      Career Track: Clinical Support
      Department: 3042 CARDIOLOGY WA PSHI
      Address: WA Spokane 62 W 7th Ave
      
      Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
      

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