Portland, Oregon
MEDICAL ASSISTANT I - starting at $17.03 and UP! Job Opening in Portland, Oregon - The Medical Assistant I ? Clinics is responsible for assisting with patient care, maintaining department/clinic efficiency and other duties, as assigned. Participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of a physician. Participates in daily operations under the supervisor or manager.
Access Level to Protected Health Information (PHI):
B=Approved access to patient care areas and medical records of patients under their care as needed to carry out their duties.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience : Experience as a back office medical assistant in a clinic setting. One-year experience preferred. Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
Education: Completion of a medical assistant program or successful completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, or higher education (such as LPN or RN).
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Washington and Oregon:
Current American Heart Association approved CPR certification required.
MA certification required upon hire, or within one year of hire, from either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the National Healthcare Association (NHA) or higher (such as LPN or RN). AAMA preferred. Certification may be required upon hire, depending on the needs of the department.
Washington Only:
Washington State certification as a Medical Assistant-Certified or Interim Medical Assistant-Certified required, including completion of required Washington State AIDS training (including those who float into the role).
PREFERRED EMPLOYEE PROFILE
Follow guidelines set forth in the Preferred Employee Profile.
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Prepares patients and rooms for exams and procedures.
Performs basic laboratory testing, point of care testing, phlebotomy and other quality controls.
Administers medications as directed by physician/ nurse practitioner (as per site operations).
Assists physician/nurse practitioner with exams and procedures.
Performs procedures within scope of practice.
Accurately documents medical information in the patient records.
Tracks and routes test results to physician(s)/nurse practitioner(s) for review, and file results in medical records (as per site operations).
Communicates test results with patients when deemed appropriate by physician/nurse practitioner.
Facilitates patient care activities, to include scheduling ancillary tests, reinforcing patient education, and performs triage as appropriate and directed by physician/nurse practitioner (as per site operation).
Maintains adequate inventory of medical, office, and pharmaceutical supplies.
Demonstrates and maintains professional behavior in accordance with established standards.
Exercises timely, concise, and appropriate use of telephone to meet needs of external and internal customers.
Performs basic computer skills in using electronic health record proficiently while conducting daily documentation and communications involved in patient care.
Processes orders appropriately and accurately.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
The above accountabilities represent work performed by this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific accountability will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $40,000.00 /year
Required education:
High school or equivalent
Required experience:
Medical Assistant: 1 year
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