Medical Assistant

$1 - $1,000,000 / year

Location: Salem Hospital, 665 Winter Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Surgery Clinic
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm, Four 10-hour shifts/week, no weekends

Your role with us

As a medical assistant at Salem Health, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care by performing clinical assessments, facilitating provider-directed care, and ensuring timely documentation and coordination. This position offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative, fast-paced clinic environment while promoting safe, high-quality care and a positive patient experience.

What you'll do

Assess patients, recognize changes in condition and promptly communicate critical findings or potential life-threatening situations to the physician.
Obtain patient histories, vital signs and pertinent clinical information while reassessing patients following therapeutic interventions.
Prioritize patient care, identify needs outside standard clinic protocols and initiate appropriate interventions to support patient safety.
Coordinate physician orders, anticipate diagnostic needs and initiate testing according to established protocols.
Perform waived laboratory testing, quality control and proficiency testing while maintaining required competencies.
Administer medications within scope of practice while following established medication safety, security and clinic protocols.
Support efficient patient flow by adapting to changing department needs and collaborating with team members to maintain continuity of care.
Provide patients and families with clear discharge instructions, follow-up care information and appropriate community resources.
Maintain clean, safe and well-stocked exam rooms while ensuring appropriate supply rotation.
Accurately document patient encounters, telephone calls, refill requests and other clinical activities in Epic Ambulatory and assign appropriate facility charges.

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.
Candidates will thrive in this role by demonstrating effective interpersonal and communication skills that support clear, respectful interactions across a variety of platforms, including in-person, phone, electronic, and written exchanges.
Success in this position is supported by a strong foundation in patient care techniques, manual dexterity to carry out clinical procedures safely, and the ability to interpret clinical information accurately through adequate hearing and vision.
The ability to remain organized while prioritizing tasks in a dynamic environment contributes to smooth clinic operations and patient safety.
Candidates will also need the physical capability to lift, pull, and reposition patients and equipment—at least 50 pounds unassisted and over 100 pounds with assistance—to ensure safe, effective care delivery.

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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