Pediatric Certified Medical Assistant - Spokane *$5,000 Sign On Bonus*

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

Job Description:

Description Providence is calling a Pediatric Certified Medical Assistant (MA) (Day Shift, 1.0 FTE) 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. Offering a $5,000.00 sign on bonus to any new, external candidate and eligible rehire candidates hired into this position. Apply Today! Applications that meet qualification will receive a text with some additional questions from our Modern System. This Pediatric Medical Assistant (MA) posting is all inclusive for Providence Medical Group Clinics. Full Time openings. Clinic may include, but not limited to the following areas: Pediatric Primary Care Clinics:

• Pediatric Grand
• Pediatrics Manito
• Pediatrics Northpointe
• Pediatrics Indian Trail
• Pediatrics Spokane Valley/Liberty Lake
• Pediatrics Providence Medical Park Pediatric Specialty Clinics:
  • Adolecent Medicine
  • Child Neurology
  • Genetics
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Hematology Oncology
  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Pediatric Pulmonology Allergy & Cystic Fibrosis
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Pediatric Urology
  • Resource/Float Pool In this position you will:
    • 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:
      • 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 within 90 days of being hired
      • Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting (0-6 months) Preferred qualifications for this position includes:
        • 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. We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits - see our website for details - http://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits 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. About the Team Providence Physician Enterprise (PE) is a service line within Providence serving patients across seven states with quality, compassionate, coordinated care. Collectively, our medical groups and affiliate practices are the third largest group in the country with over 11,000 providers, 900 clinics and 30,000 caregivers. PE is comprised of Providence Medical Group in Alaska, Washington, Montana and Oregon; Swedish Medical Group in Washington's greater Puget Sound area, Pacific Medical Centers in western Washington; Kadlec in southeast Washington; Providence's St. John's Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Institute in Southern California; Providence Facey Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Foundation in Northern and Southern California; and Covenant Medical Group and Covenant Health Partners in west Texas and eastern New Mexico. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. We are committed to cultural diversity and equal employment for all individuals. It is our policy to recruit, hire, promote, compensate, transfer, train, retain, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (including certain language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, age, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, and military and veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status. We will also provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified caregiver or applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of our business. We are a community where all people, regardless of differences, are welcome, secure, and valued. We value respect, appreciation, collaboration, diversity, and a shared commitment to serving our communities. We expect that all workforce members in our community will act in ways which reflect a commitment to and accountability for, racial and social justice and equality in the workplace. As such, we will maintain a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on any applicable legally protected status. We also expect that all workforce members will maintain a positive workplace free from any unacceptable conduct which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. Requsition ID: 101196 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Patient Care (Non-Acute) Job Function: Clinical Care Schedule: Full time Shift: Day Career Track: Department: 3042 FLOAT PERSONNEL Address: WA Spokane 20 W 9th 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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