Medical Assistant - Family Practice

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - Family Practice for a Full Time, Day position.  Hourly compensation starts at $18.62, more depending on experience.

Summary
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.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.
• 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.
• May transport specimens.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; select, setup and maintain medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures and/or anesthesia interview as applicable.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable. Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable.
• Must have current Medical Assistant National certification or be a National Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) at date of hire.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• 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 MA certification exam will be considered (e.g. Associates degree in Allied Health).

Credentials:

• National Medical Assistant Certification
• Basic Life Support

Other Information
Experience/Training Requirements:

• Minimum of one year of experience in a medical office preferred.

• 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.

Working Conditions

• Work requires frequent exposure to minor cold, heat, poor ventilation or sharp instruments. 
• Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids daily. 
• (Certain locations may) Requires the use of a Powered Air Purifying System (PAPR). 
• (Certain locations may) Requires the use of an N-95 mask.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 80 lbs. or less. 
• Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time). 
• Work requires moderate physical exertion from 34 to 65% of the time.

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.