CMA Outpatient
Praxis Health

Medical Assistant, McMinnville, OR

Praxis Health McMinnville, OR 97128, US

West Hills Family Care, part of Praxis Health, is looking for a friendly and energetic Medical Assistant with outstanding people skills to join our team. Qualified candidates will have a collaborative team spirit and a willingness to support the needs of our patients as well as the goals of the job and the team.

Why Join Us?

  • A consistent schedule 
  • Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and paid time off
  • A collaborative, patient-focused environment where your skills are valued

Watch this short video that shows why the Praxis Health family is so special. Please click here: https://youtu.be/MrNWtn42prY

About the Role

As a Medical Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting providers and ensuring seamless patient care. Your responsibilities will include:

✔ Rooming patients quickly and efficiently 

✔ Performing Electrocardiogram (EKG) procedures and vital sign measurement

✔ Updating medical records

✔ Assisting with minor procedures and administering injections

✔ Supporting patients through their visit, including discharge and follow-ups

✔ Managing medical supplies and ensuring a clean work environment

Minimum Qualifications 

✅ High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

✅ Medical Assisting diploma from an accredited vocational institution or a community college program preferred

✅ At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant or CNA

✅ Ability to multi-task and provide support to multiple providers

✅ Strong customer service skills and attention to detail

✅ BLS certification (or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire)

✅ Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred

About Our Company 

Praxis Health is a family of medical groups providing high-quality healthcare throughout the state of Oregon. Our community-based clinics are the DNA of our business, providing better medicine, advocacy for our patients, and a satisfying and collaborative culture for our providers and staff. The Praxis family approach is dynamically different from other healthcare companies in Oregon. We are not “big box” health care, but rather a company of small groups and clinics, of nimble micro-cultures that can quickly adapt to industry changes, as well as patient needs. We have been serving communities across the beautiful and adventurous state of Oregon for over 50 years! And we are pioneers and thought leaders in the industry. Our commitment to innovative and operational excellence has allowed us to create healthcare solutions that are both cost-efficient and cutting-edge. Come see how healthcare is done right!

General Physical Requirements 

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Work Environment: Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings.

OSHA Category
This position performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or tissues. All employees performing these duties are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis-B vaccination series.

 

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