Senior Medical Assistant - RURAL HEALTH CHEWELAH

at  Providence

DESCRIPTION

Medical Assistants are an important part of the care team who work closely with our licensed practitioners to provide care for our patients. This role is responsible for administrative and clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examination, and assisting physicians with exams.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Group and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
That’s why we offer a first-in-class benefits package that starts on your first day of employment including health, dental, vision, on-the-job training & certification programs, tuition reimbursement, college education, and more.

THE JOB UTILIZES A COMBINATION OF SKILLS INCLUDING:

• Clerical computer and phone skills
• Customer service/people skills
• Medical terminology
• Hands on clinical skills

TYPICAL JOB SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Taking vital signs like pulse and blood pressure
• Updating medications, allergies and other information in patient’s medical records
• Performing some medical procedures, specimen collection and lab testing

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Coursework/Training: Graduate of accredited school for medical assistants, or an equivalent combination of coursework, experience/training to qualify to sit for the WA State Certification exam
• Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• 6 months Healthcare experience
• 6 months Medical Assistant experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Upon hire: National Medical Assistant Certification

Please refer the Job description for details