Certified Medical Assistant; Cma; Prn - Float

Overview

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a compassionate, patient-oriented Certified Medical Assistant to join our team. This position will support various clinics.

• Room patients, record vital signs, administer injections, perform venipuncture, urinalysis, and EKG testing.
• Set up and clean up procedure rooms for in-office procedures.
• Properly discard all biohazard and sharps waste.
• Stock supplies and maintain aseptic technique and standard precautions.
• Understand EKGs, urinalysis, venipuncture, including proper order of draw and processing of specimens.
• Demonstrate basic pharmacology knowledge and apply it to patient care.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with active certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or National Health career Association (NHA)
• Aware of standards of cleaning and performs in accordance with them
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement
• Previous experience is preferred

Northwest Specialty Hospital is widely known for being a center of excellence and is proudly owned and operated by local physicians. The physicians have invested personally, professionally, and financially in the care of the patients and the staff. They have dedicated their lives to creating a hospital that allows them to practice on their own terms and do what’s best for patients.

Northwest Specialty Hospital includes 12 operating rooms and 28 inpatient beds, along with a variety of clinics and services throughout Kootenai County, that span across multiple specialties.

Northwest Specialty Hospital has earned numerous awards for patient care, surgical skills, medical care, and employee satisfaction. It has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest for seven consecutive years. Companies throughout Washington and Idaho were selected based on employee feedback about benefits, work environment, job satisfaction, and other factors. We continue to receive this distinguished honor based on our great company culture, patient-focused approach, and robust benefits package.

• Company-sponsored events such as sporting events, BBQs and holiday parties
• Comprehensive health care coverage with options for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (for benefit eligible positions)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, leadership courses
• A generous 401K retirement plan
• A variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employees
• Wellness benefits offered to staff such as weight loss challenge, access to a dietitian, and discount gym memberships
• Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance
• Northwest Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.