Medical Assistant, Monmouth Clinic

$1 - $1,000,000 / year

Location: Salem Health Medical Clinic- Monmouth, 512 Main street, SE, Monmouth, Oregon 97361
Department: West Valley Hospital Monmouth Clinic
Position Type: Full time, 40 hours/week, Non- Exempt
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Your role with us

As a Medical Assistant, you will play a critical role in patient care by assessing and monitoring patients, recognizing urgent conditions, and supporting physicians with timely diagnostic data. You’ll coordinate and execute medical orders, perform clinical procedures and lab tests, and ensure thorough documentation and discharge planning. Your ability to adapt to patient flow, prioritize urgent needs, and communicate effectively ensures a safe and efficient care environment.

What you'll do

Assess and monitor patients for life-threatening conditions, report changes promptly, and intervene when care falls outside normal protocols.
Obtain patient histories and vital signs, reassessing after treatment and ensuring accurate clinical documentation.
Coordinate and carry out physician orders, anticipating diagnostic needs and supporting patient care workflows.
Perform waived lab testing and maintain competency in quality control and patient testing procedures.
Ensure proper medication administration within scope and clinic protocols, with a focus on safety and security.
Provide comprehensive discharge instructions, involve family when appropriate, and facilitate referrals and community resources.
Accurately document all patient interactions in Epic Ambulatory, including calls, visits, and billing charges.

Required qualifications

Must hold current medical assistant certification from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or equivalent.

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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