Medical Assistant - Urology Clinic

$1 - $1,000,000 / year

Location: Salem Health Urology Clinic, 2973 12th St SE, Salem, Oregon 97302
Department: Urology Clinic
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

Your role with us

As a medical assistant, you play a vital role in supporting both patients and providers by ensuring each visit is safe, efficient, and compassionate. From recognizing critical changes in a patient’s condition to preparing them for surgery and providing thorough discharge instructions, your work directly influences patient outcomes and satisfaction. By ensuring seamless care coordination, implementing physician orders, and maintaining detailed documentation, you play a vital role in our team’s commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. Your attention to detail and clinical skillset elevates the overall experience for those you serve.

What you'll do

Assess patients, monitor for changes in condition, and alert physicians to critical or life-threatening situations.
Obtain patient history, document vital signs, and reassess after interventions.
Prepare patients for procedures by providing pre-operative instructions and assisting with surgical scheduling.
Support clinical operations by taking patient photographs and maintaining accurate photo records.
Execute and document physician orders, anticipate diagnostic testing needs, and coordinate care appropriately.
Perform waived lab tests, ensure medication safety, and maintain clinical competency.
Deliver thorough discharge instructions, coordinate referrals, and provide resource information to patients and families.
Maintain exam room cleanliness, restock supplies, and monitor equipment and medication expiration dates regularly.
Accurately document patient interactions, manage refill requests, and assign charges in Epic Ambulatory.
Adapt to patient flow needs and collaborate with team members to support consistent and efficient care delivery.

Required qualifications

Certification: Must possess a valid, current Medical Assistant certification or registration from a nationally recognized credentialing agency.

Acceptable Credentials Include:

CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) – American Medical Technologists (AMT)
CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) – National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
NCMA (Nationally Certified Medical Assistant) – National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Or an equivalent medical assistant credential.

Additional Information

BLS (Basic Life Support) required within 30 days of hire.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a healthcare setting.

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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