Medical Assistant

$23.93 - $33.50 / hour

Overview Be the Connection That Makes a Difference in Patient Care Are you a compassionate Medical Assistant looking to make a difference beyond the exam room? As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in a primary care or specialty clinic. Here, we go beyond treating symptoms — we care for the whole person, addressing not just medical needs but also recognizing the critical social determinants of health. You’ll be part of a deeply collaborative care team that includes medical providers, nurses, social workers, behavioral health clinicians, pharmacists, and more — all working together to break down barriers to care. Your clinical skills, attention to detail, and patient-centered mindset make you a vital link between our patients and their care providers. If you’re looking for a meaningful role where every interaction counts and teamwork drives real change, we’d love to meet you. Our benefits meet you where you are. We’re here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life: Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family. Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs. Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones. We’re proud to foster a hospital culture that values connection, well-being, and fun — because when our team thrives, our patients do too. Responsibilities Assist with patient care under the direction of physicians. Prepare patients for office visits and procedures. Preforms a variety of patient care activities, such as vaccine/medication administration, phlebotomy, and point of care testing. Provides indirect patient care via phone or EHR by addressing patient questions, processing medication refills and scheduling follow-up appointments. Utilize electronic health record for efficient care. Qualifications One year experience as a clinic back office medical assistant preferred. Education: Completion of a medical assistant program or equivalent experience; or Completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces; or Completion of Basic or Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program (Oregon only) Licensure MA certification required within one year, from either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or the National Healthcare Association (NHA). MA certification requirement may be met instead by current Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license and national EMT registration (NREMT). Oregon only. Washington State certification as a MA or Interim MA required for all who work or float in Washington. Current BLS for Providers from the American Heart Association. Pay Range USD $23.93 - USD $33.50 /Hr. Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

CMA

Outpatient

1 month ago

Medical Assistant I

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center Newberg, OR

At Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, we honor all members of our community and acknowledge the dignity of each person we serve. Our purpose is to provide high quality, comprehensive primary health care to the communities of Washington and Yamhill counties with a special emphasis on migrant and seasonal farm workers and a view to removing barriers to health care. We strive to provide an environment that welcomes and values the people we employ and serve. If you are unsure whether you meet all the required qualifications for this role but are interested and passionate about this potential position, we encourage you to apply. Job Summary: The role of the Medical Assistant I (MAI) is to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, performs delegated clinical and administrative duties within the supervising provider’s scope of practice consistent with the MA’s education training and demonstrated competency. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Patient Flow Duties: • Review daily schedule and verify availability of supplies and working equipment for the day. • Prepare patient chart prior to appointment time. • Direct patient flow and room turnover in assigned areas. • Communicate with the patients and families and keep them informed of schedule delays. • Maintain cleanliness, inventory and preparedness of assigned exam rooms. • Provide assistance to patients that need help with ambulation or those dependent on a wheelchair or walker. • Communicate changes to patient’s schedule with the provider and team members. • Coordinate interpreter services as needed. • Communicate with families and patients to insure they understand flow and expectations for the visit. • Provide interpretation as requested. • Scheduling appointment as ordered by provider. Direct Patient Care: • Perform vital sign, diagnostic tests and laboratory tests including waived lab test, venipuncture and specimen processing. • Accurately document medical information in patients’ records (flow sheet, progress notes, immunization records, growth charts, refill logs, etc.) lab logs and quality control logs. • Determine immunization status and administer immunization as needed. • Administer medication as ordered by providers. • Label prepackaged medication as directed by providers. • Determine type of appointment needed and prepare patient appropriately. • Assist providers with procedures. • Dispense information to patients as instructed by providers. • Call/fax refill request to the pharmacy as ordered by providers. In-Direct Patient Care: • Check sharps containers daily, replacing when full. • Stock information pamphlets and forms in the clinic daily. • Stock exam rooms, nurse’s station, vaccine administration station and lab daily. • Organize and maintain clean and soiled utility rooms and storage areas. • Disinfect and sterilize equipment. • Maintain proper quality monitoring/control program for sterilization system. • Assist the front desk as needed to expedite check in of patients. • Clean and disinfect exam tables, counters, and equipment such as scales, toys and blood pressure cuff per VGMHC Infection Control Guidelines. • Assemble equipment and prepare trays for minor procedures. • Schedule appointments as ordered by provider. • Track patients’ records as directed by provider. Clinic Expectations: • Report off to covering team member when leaving the floor for break, lunch or off duty. • Ability to problem solves issues in a team environment. • Assist other staff as requested. • Implement agreed upon changes in functions, policies and procedures. • Establish appropriate patient/clinic flow priorities and follow through to completion. • Ensure confidentiality of patients and staff. • Demonstrates cultural competency. • An enthusiastic learner with the ability to work quickly, accurately, independently, and under stressful conditions. • Participate in ongoing professional development and competency assessment, e.g. including but not limited to: attends educational classes appropriate to job development, communicating additional training needs to direct supervisor, attending staff meeting, orienting new staff, and cross-training for position in assigned or other areas. • Perform other duties requested by Supervisor. • Handle protected health information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). HIPAA Requirements: The medical assistant I (MA) will have access to PHI during the course of his/her work activities. The MA I will use this information to prepare both patients and medical records for visits with the provider and to keep the flow of work going smoothly in the clinic. Applying the minimum necessary standard of HIPAA, the designated records sets to which this employee will have access include: the full medical record, and the scheduling and demographics functions of the practice management system in the view only mode. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: • Bilingual/bicultural proficiency in Spanish and English preferred. • Knowledge of medical terminology. • Ability to multi-task and set priorities in an ever-changing environment while maintaining a calm, professional environment. • Knowledge and skills through experience and/or training to be able to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served by the clinic. • Recognize own limitations and seek guideline/assistance appropriately. • Rotate to other clinics as needed within the guidelines of the union contract. Education and Experience Required: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Completion of Medical Assistant training program and certification. • One-year previous medical assistant experience preferred. • Basic Life Support (BLS)/Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire Behavioral Competencies: Accountability • Role model VG’s mission, vision, and shared values Customer-Focus • Listen to the voice of the customer and strive to delight them by exceeding their expectations Teamwork • If someone needs help, help them Initiative • Be innovative, apply fresh ideas, and continuously improve how you do your work Confidentiality • Maintain strict confidentiality and respect the privacy of others Ethical • Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and stewardship in all encounters at work Respect • Demonstrate consideration and appreciation for co-workers and patients Communication • Demonstrate the ability to convey thoughts and ideas as well as understand perspective of others Physical Requirements: Percentage of time spent • Standing: 25% • Walking: 45% • Sitting: 25% • Lifting/Carrying: 5% • Physically demanding tasks: Must be able to lift/carry 40 lbs. – supplies. Working Environment/Physical Hazards: • Work in well-lighted, ventilated environment. • Exposure to blood borne pathogens. • Exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals. Equipment used: Office equipment • Computer • Telephone • Fax • Copier Medical equipment • Autoclave • Non-stress test • Fetal Doppler • EKG • Pulse oximeter • Audiometer • Nebulizer • O2 tank • Liquid nitrogen • Glucometer • Hemoglobin A1C • Cholesterol Screening Equipment • Hemoglobin Screening Equipment • Ultra sound machine Immunization: Staff member must meet immunizations requirements as stated in VGMHC’s immunization policy and state and federal guidelines. Job description represents a general outline of the essential and major job duties, functions and qualifications required. They cannot be all-inclusive and comprehensive due to the dynamic nature of work performed to accomplish VGMHC’s Mission. VGMHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from consideration for employment because of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran status, marital status or physical challenges. The policy applies not only to recruitment and hiring practices, but also includes affirmative action in the area of placement, promotion, transfer, rate of pay and termination.

Medical Assistant-Certified ($5,000 in bonuses your first year!)

Chas Health Forest Grove, OR

$23.75 - $33.86 / hour

Working Here | Experience Serving Your Community If you are looking to foster a fulfilling career path while serving your community, you are in the right place. All careers at CHAS Health allow you to make an impact on patient’s lives and our greater community. No matter what clinic or location you join, you become a part of the bigger picture – providing trustworthy, patient-centered, and attentive care to anyone who walks through our doors. We continue to expand operations and are regularly looking for talented and dedicated individuals to help us continue to make a difference in patient lives. Challenging the status quo starts with you – get started today. Everyone Welcome From the beginning, we strongly believe that all people have the right to high-quality health care. Our goal is to remove barriers to care and provide high-quality, evidence-based care in a place that is convenient – in your neighborhood. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their situation. Compensation Range: $23.75 - $33.86 Check out our work perks here ! Competitive Compensation & Exceptional Benefits at CHAS Health Join a workforce that values your expertise as much as your wellbeing! CHAS Health's comprehensive compensation package* includes: Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees! $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000. Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance. 401(k) with up to 6% employer match for a retirement plan that invests in your future. Work/life balance —enjoy more than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees, to recharge and refresh. Tuition assistance and student loan repayment —let CHAS Health pay for your education! Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement, to help you balance work and family life. CME and license fee reimbursement —we've got you covered. * Offered benefits dependent upon employee eligibility and criteria Job Description: Purpose of Job: Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by managing patient care at assigned medical clinic by performing the following duties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Greets variety of patients and escorts to exam room; informs patient of time delays throughout visit. Prepares patients for provider; anticipates needs of provider to maintain efficient patient flow. Performs phlebotomy and laboratory procedures as directed by provider. Performs and documents injections and immunizations. Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for patients. Cleans, prepares, and sterilizes instruments. Assists provider with procedures, exams and patient education. Obtains prescription refills under the direction and authorization of provider. Manages appropriate patient referrals and required documentation. Observes and follows required safety protocols, including handling and disposal of sharps, use of personal protective equipment, exposure to blood borne pathogens, and general safety of employees and patients. Answers telephones, schedules patients, and supports care team members. Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values. Qualifications: Education/Experience : Completion of medical assistant training through an apprenticeship program registered and approved by the WA Department of Labor & Industries or college program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education School (ABHES) or the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required. Certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required within 120 days of hire. Washington locations also require a Medical Assistant – Certified credential issued by Washington State Department of Health. Previous experience in a community health clinic preferred. Experience with EHR preferred. Skills : Excellent customer service, oral and written communications skills required. Compassion for patients required. Must be able to work well in team environment. Ability to multi-task in fast-paced work environment, with ability to anticipate future needs. Basic computer user skills required. Medical terminology and accurate spelling ability required. BLS (CPR/AED) required. Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required. Physical Demands: Medical Assistants are required to stand, sit, and be mobile one-third to two-thirds of the time. They are required to use hands to finger, handle or feel over two-thirds of the time, as well as reach with hands and arms. Climbing or balancing occurs less than one-third of the time; while stooping, kneeling or crouching occurs between one-third and two-thirds of the day. Communicating by talking / hearing occurs over two-thirds of the day. Amount of time spent lifting or exerting force is about 50% for up to 10 pounds and less than one-third of the time up to 25 pounds. Rarely is there a need to lift more than 26 pounds. #INDHP Our core values are our foundation, the guiding sense of direction for our organization: Social Responsibility Patient-Centered Entrepreneurship Respect for Human Dignity Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement Fun CHAS Health | Equal Employment Opportunity In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CHAS Health will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. CHAS Health does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

CMA

Outpatient

1 week ago

Medical Assistant I

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center Cornelius, OR

At Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, we honor all members of our community and acknowledge the dignity of each person we serve. Our purpose is to provide high quality, comprehensive primary health care to the communities of Washington and Yamhill counties with a special emphasis on migrant and seasonal farm workers and a view to removing barriers to health care. We strive to provide an environment that welcomes and values the people we employ and serve. If you are unsure whether you meet all the required qualifications for this role but are interested and passionate about this potential position, we encourage you to apply. Job Summary: The role of the Medical Assistant I (MAI) is to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, performs delegated clinical and administrative duties within the supervising provider’s scope of practice consistent with the MA’s education training and demonstrated competency. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Patient Flow Duties: • Review daily schedule and verify availability of supplies and working equipment for the day. • Prepare patient chart prior to appointment time. • Direct patient flow and room turnover in assigned areas. • Communicate with the patients and families and keep them informed of schedule delays. • Maintain cleanliness, inventory and preparedness of assigned exam rooms. • Provide assistance to patients that need help with ambulation or those dependent on a wheelchair or walker. • Communicate changes to patient’s schedule with the provider and team members. • Coordinate interpreter services as needed. • Communicate with families and patients to insure they understand flow and expectations for the visit. • Provide interpretation as requested. • Scheduling appointment as ordered by provider. Direct Patient Care: • Perform vital sign, diagnostic tests and laboratory tests including waived lab test, venipuncture and specimen processing. • Accurately document medical information in patients’ records (flow sheet, progress notes, immunization records, growth charts, refill logs, etc.) lab logs and quality control logs. • Determine immunization status and administer immunization as needed. • Administer medication as ordered by providers. • Label prepackaged medication as directed by providers. • Determine type of appointment needed and prepare patient appropriately. • Assist providers with procedures. • Dispense information to patients as instructed by providers. • Call/fax refill request to the pharmacy as ordered by providers. In-Direct Patient Care: • Check sharps containers daily, replacing when full. • Stock information pamphlets and forms in the clinic daily. • Stock exam rooms, nurse’s station, vaccine administration station and lab daily. • Organize and maintain clean and soiled utility rooms and storage areas. • Disinfect and sterilize equipment. • Maintain proper quality monitoring/control program for sterilization system. • Assist the front desk as needed to expedite check in of patients. • Clean and disinfect exam tables, counters, and equipment such as scales, toys and blood pressure cuff per VGMHC Infection Control Guidelines. • Assemble equipment and prepare trays for minor procedures. • Schedule appointments as ordered by provider. • Track patients’ records as directed by provider. Clinic Expectations: • Report off to covering team member when leaving the floor for break, lunch or off duty. • Ability to problem solves issues in a team environment. • Assist other staff as requested. • Implement agreed upon changes in functions, policies and procedures. • Establish appropriate patient/clinic flow priorities and follow through to completion. • Ensure confidentiality of patients and staff. • Demonstrates cultural competency. • An enthusiastic learner with the ability to work quickly, accurately, independently, and under stressful conditions. • Participate in ongoing professional development and competency assessment, e.g. including but not limited to: attends educational classes appropriate to job development, communicating additional training needs to direct supervisor, attending staff meeting, orienting new staff, and cross-training for position in assigned or other areas. • Perform other duties requested by Supervisor. • Handle protected health information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). HIPAA Requirements: The medical assistant I (MA) will have access to PHI during the course of his/her work activities. The MA I will use this information to prepare both patients and medical records for visits with the provider and to keep the flow of work going smoothly in the clinic. Applying the minimum necessary standard of HIPAA, the designated records sets to which this employee will have access include: the full medical record, and the scheduling and demographics functions of the practice management system in the view only mode. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: • Bilingual/bicultural proficiency in Spanish and English preferred. • Knowledge of medical terminology. • Ability to multi-task and set priorities in an ever-changing environment while maintaining a calm, professional environment. • Knowledge and skills through experience and/or training to be able to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served by the clinic. • Recognize own limitations and seek guideline/assistance appropriately. • Rotate to other clinics as needed within the guidelines of the union contract. Education and Experience Required: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Completion of Medical Assistant training program and certification. • One-year previous medical assistant experience preferred. • Basic Life Support (BLS)/Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire Behavioral Competencies: Accountability • Role model VG’s mission, vision, and shared values Customer-Focus • Listen to the voice of the customer and strive to delight them by exceeding their expectations Teamwork • If someone needs help, help them Initiative • Be innovative, apply fresh ideas, and continuously improve how you do your work Confidentiality • Maintain strict confidentiality and respect the privacy of others Ethical • Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and stewardship in all encounters at work Respect • Demonstrate consideration and appreciation for co-workers and patients Communication • Demonstrate the ability to convey thoughts and ideas as well as understand perspective of others Physical Requirements: Percentage of time spent • Standing: 25% • Walking: 45% • Sitting: 25% • Lifting/Carrying: 5% • Physically demanding tasks: Must be able to lift/carry 40 lbs. – supplies. Working Environment/Physical Hazards: • Work in well-lighted, ventilated environment. • Exposure to blood borne pathogens. • Exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals. Equipment used: Office equipment • Computer • Telephone • Fax • Copier Medical equipment • Autoclave • Non-stress test • Fetal Doppler • EKG • Pulse oximeter • Audiometer • Nebulizer • O2 tank • Liquid nitrogen • Glucometer • Hemoglobin A1C • Cholesterol Screening Equipment • Hemoglobin Screening Equipment • Ultra sound machine Immunization: Staff member must meet immunizations requirements as stated in VGMHC’s immunization policy and state and federal guidelines. Job description represents a general outline of the essential and major job duties, functions and qualifications required. They cannot be all-inclusive and comprehensive due to the dynamic nature of work performed to accomplish VGMHC’s Mission. VGMHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from consideration for employment because of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran status, marital status or physical challenges. The policy applies not only to recruitment and hiring practices, but also includes affirmative action in the area of placement, promotion, transfer, rate of pay and termination.

CMA

Outpatient

2 weeks ago