What are the responsibilities and job description for the CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CMA) - AXIS SPINE CLINIC position at Northwest Specialty Hospital?
**$1000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION**Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a compassionate, patient-oriented Certified Medical Assistant to join our Axis Spine team!In this role, you will room patients, record vital signs, administer injections, perform venipuncture, urinalysis, EKG testing, set up and clean up procedure rooms for in-office procedures, properly discard all biohazard and sharps waste, and stock supplies. Must demonstrate good principles and practices of aseptic technique, knowledge of standard precautions, EKGs, urinalysis, venipuncture, including proper order of draw and processing specimens, and basic pharmacology.Qualifications and Preferred Experience:High school diploma or equivalentProof of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.Must be a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with an active certification with the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or National Healthcareer 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.Is aware of standard and performs in accordance with them. About Axis Spine and Northwest Specialty Hospital: Axis Spine Center is North Idaho's premiere spine surgery and interventional pain management practice. We have recently merged with Norwest Specialty Hospital, the only 5-star outpatient hospital in our region. The emphasis is to provide “patient first” specialty care. The surgeons at Axis Spine are board-certified and fellowship trained spine physicians who are committed to offering a full spectrum approach to spine care, combining interventional pain management, physical therapy, and chiropractic care. 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 skill, medical care, and employee satisfaction. Northwest Specialty Hospital 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! Some of our amazing perks and benefits offered to employees are: Company-sponsored events such as sporting events, BBQs, and holiday partiesComprehensive health care coverage with options for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (for benefit-eligible positions)Tuition reimbursementGrowth opportunities, ongoing education, training, and leadership coursesA generous 401K retirement planA variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employeesWellness benefits offered to staff such as: weight loss challenge, access to a dietitian, and discount gym membershipsCulture 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.** Licenses & CertificationsRequiredCert Medical AssistantEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
