This position is for current Elevate Academy Medical Assistant students only! **Hours and rotations days will be arranged by class instructor**As an MA Apprentice, you will be precepted to rooms 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:
- Current Elevate Academy Medical Assistant Student
- Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Medical terminology
- Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
About Northwest Specialty Hospital: 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 10 operating rooms and 30 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!**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.**