Certified health education specialist Jobs in Spokane Valley, WA

2,000 Sign-On Bonus

AMAZING BENEFITS PACKAGE!

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) – up to 6 weeks of PTO per year

Childcare Stipend – contribution of $5,000 per year to the employee’s dependent care spending account

Loan Reimbursement - reimbursement for student loan payments up to $5,250 per year

Retirement Plans - organization matches the employee’s contribution, up to 6% of gross wages

• above benefits dependent upon eligibility criteria

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Pay Range : $23.75 - $33.86 USD hourly.

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Purpose of Job :

Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by managing patient care at assigned medical clinic by performing the following duties :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Qualifications :

Education / Experience : Completion of medical assistant training through an apprenticeship program registered and approved by the WA Department of Labor & Industries or college program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education School (ABHES) or the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required. Certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required within 120 days of hire. Washington locations also require a Medical Assistant – Certified credential issued by Washington State Department of Health. Previous experience in a community health clinic preferred. Experience with EHR preferred.

Skills : Excellent customer service, oral and written communications skills required. Compassion for patients required. Must be able to work well in team environment. Ability to multi-task in fast-paced work environment, with ability to anticipate future needs. Basic computer user skills required. Medical terminology and accurate spelling ability required. BLS (CPR / AED) required. Valid drivers’ license and insurance required. Commitment to supporting a safe, respectful, equitable, and inclusive environment required.

Physical Demands :

Medical Assistants are required to stand, sit, and be mobile one-third to two-thirds of the time. They are required to use hands to finger, handle or feel over two-thirds of the time, as well as reach with hands and arms. Climbing or balancing occurs less than one-third of the time; while stooping, kneeling or crouching occurs between one-third and two-thirds of the day. Communicating by talking / hearing occurs over two-thirds of the day. Amount of time spent lifting or exerting force is about 50% for up to 10 pounds and less than one-third of the time up to 25 pounds. Rarely is there a need to lift more than 26 pounds.