Medical Assistant - Anesthesia Pre-op

Job Description

Description

**Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available **

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - Anesthesia Pre-op for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position.

Hourly compensation is $20.19 - $30.98; hiring rate dependent on qualifications and professional experience, work location and/or terms of Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

In collaboration with the healthcare team, assists physicians/providers in the delivery of patient care working within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant.

Details Of Position:

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable. Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable.
• Prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; select, setup and maintain medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures and/or anesthesia interview as applicable.
• Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• May transport specimens.
• May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow up appointments.
• May maintain patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record.
• May provide phone screening of patient to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.
• Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or Medical Office Assistant program is required. An approved educational program/course of study that allows caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam will be considered (e.g. Associates degree in Allied Health).
• Minimum of one year experience in a medical office preferred.
  
• Minimum of two years post certification experience in a medical office and/or a minimum of two years’ experience in surgical offices required.

• See below for licensure/certification requirements for each community. When referring to the National Certification requirement below, the following are acceptable in meeting that requirement:
• Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants AAMA
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Clinical Medical Assistant certification through the National Health Career Associates (NHA)
• National Certified Medical Assistant through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) administered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Allied Health (AAH)
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members.
• Proficiency in the use of computer and office equipment. Familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems and insurance billing preferred.
• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understand the principles of asepsis if applicable.
• COMMUNITY/LOCATION SPECIFIC NOTES
• For clinic locations where caregiver will be performing both Medical Assistant and Diagnostic Technician functions:
• Current Limited X-Ray licensure/permit in state of practice required at date of hire.
• Must meet qualifications and perform essential functions of Diagnostic Technician job profile in addition to those for the Medical Assistant.

OREGON:

• Must have current Medical Assistant National certification or be a National Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) at date of hire.

OREGON WEST NETWORK – SHMC Anesthesia Clinic:

• Does not perform Essential Functions # 3, 4, 5 or 8 above.
• May provide phone screening of patient to obtain general admission history, medication reconciliation, and schedule appointment for clinic visit.
• Minimum of two years post certification experience in a medical office and/or a minimum of two years’ experience in surgical offices required.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

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PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.