Medical Assistant - Palouse Medical

Pay Range: The base pay range for this position is $21.30-$31.89 hourly; base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job Title: Certified or Registered – Medical Assistant

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

About the Team: Become part of an inclusive organization whose goal is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve.

The medical assistant (MA) position is responsible for providing professional clinical support through established standards and practices. MAs help providers and staff in coordinating efficient and safe patient care by performing duties such as information collection, rooming patients, and assisting with or performing designated procedures. Each position has specific requirements with unique duties and responsibilities. The role may require travel between clinic locations.

• Coordinating patient care, including direct patient care, information gathering, and transitions of care.
• Practicing within the model as established by PRH, including accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of patient care.
• Establishing and maintaining communication and collaboration with colleagues, patients, and community members to promote teamwork and positive patient outcomes.
• Planning and prioritizing work for patient care plans and daily clinic planning to maintain professional delivery of patient care.
• Interviewing patients and caregivers to assist in the patient care plan.
• Documenting patient care conversations, care provided, and all other work as defined by organizational standards in the EMR.
• Coordinating care as defined by organizational standards for a defined patient panel.
• Making decisions based upon professional judgment within legal scope of practice.
• Promoting and contributing to a positive work environment, serving others with a professional and positive attitude.
• Training, demonstrating, or guiding others in the performance of assigned work, including new staff and precepting medical assistants in training.

• Maintain licensure in good standing, acceptable in the State of Washington.
• Active BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Demonstrate ability to perform the required technical skills for a medical assistant.
• Demonstrate ability to perform the required technical skills for a specific clinic.
• Ability to learn and adapt to technology.
• Initiate and participate in activities that enhance daily operations of the clinic and organization.
• Manage time, tasks, and resources appropriately.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with colleagues, patients, and customers.
• Strong typing skills.
• Ability to read and write clearly, and understand policies, labels, and written instructions.

• Experience in ambulatory clinic setting.

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, and Paid Leave Time.
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability.
• Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions.
• Voluntary benefits that include Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term Disability Services.
• Discounts and EAP Resources.

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