CMA Full-time
Salem Health

Medical Assistant / Certified MA - CT Surgery Clinic

Salem Health Salem, OR, US
$1 - $1,000,000 / year
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Location: Salem Health CT Surgery Clinic, 875 Oak Street, Salem, Oregon 97301 
Department: Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Clinic
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Your role with us

The Salem Health Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Clinic offers a meaningful opportunity to support patients through some of the most critical moments in their care journey. As a medical assistant in this clinic, you will work with a team of skilled professionals and play a vital role in monitoring patient status, gathering key clinical information, coordinating provider orders and scheduling to help ensure safe and timely care. Your work directly supports patient preparation and recovery through accurate testing, medication safety, clear documentation and thorough discharge education that extends care beyond the clinic walls. This role is deeply fulfilling for those who value teamwork, purpose and the ability to make a lasting impact on the health of patients and the community we serve.

What you'll do

  • Obtain patient history, record vital signs on admission, and assist to reassess clinical status after therapeutic interventions.
  • Alert providers of urgent or life-threatening situations in a timely manner. Prioritize care needs and intervene in situations outside routine clinic protocol to ensure safe and timely escalation.
  • Coordinate and document physician orders while anticipating and initiating indicated diagnostic testing based on established protocols.
  • Monitor patient flow and adjust work efforts to maintain continuity of care and efficient departmental operations.
  • Provide thorough discharge instructions, involve family when appropriate, and ensure referrals and community resources are offered.
  • Perform waived laboratory tests according to protocol while maintaining competency in testing procedures and quality standards.
  • Handle medications responsibly by following established safety practices and administering within scope and clinic guidelines.
  • Assist with scheduling surgical procedures and ensure patients receive appropriate pre- and post-op instructions.
  • Document visits, calls, refill requests, and related encounters accurately in Epic Ambulatory and assign facility charges correctly.
  • Cross-train to support other clinic areas and adapt to changing patient flow to ensure consistent care delivery.

Required qualifications

  • Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant Certification, such as or equivalent to: CCMA (AAMA), CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NCCT), RMA (AMT), RMA (AAH), CMAC (AMCA), or NRCMA (NAHP).

Additional information

  • Basic Life Support - within 30 days of hire.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with experience in a surgery setting.
  • The ideal candidate will be teachable, driven, utilize critical thinking skills and be proactive in support of patients and providers.
  • Successful candidates will have strong communication and interpersonal skills to support effective, courteous, caring and professional interactions with patients and coworkers through all forms of communication.
  • Proficiency in performing patient care tasks with the necessary visual, hearing, and manual dexterity required for safe clinical practice is essential.
  • Applicants well aligned with this position will possess solid organizational abilities to manage tasks, workflow, and patient care responsibilities efficiently.

Total rewards package  

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details. 

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care. 

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.

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