Primary Purpose:

The primary function of a Certified Medical Assistant is to assist providers with clinic preparations and patient documentation to support patient centered care in a family practice setting as part of a collaborative team.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Assist with patient check in, exams, office procedures, and minor office procedures including set-up, clean-up, patient prep, and documentation in electronic medical record. Administer injections and oral medications as ordered by provider.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, review medications list, and perform other medical procedures per protocol. Document care provided per established guidelines. Document prescription refill requests per clinic guidelines. Provide patient education resources as instructed.
• Review clinical reports, referring provider records, and pre-visit test results. Address urgent issues and forward to provider.
• Prepare and disinfect exam room for each patient's visit. Ensure adequate supplies and appropriate instruments are available. Ensure equipment is cleaned and maintained per department protocol.
• Schedule tests and procedures (including radiology, cardiology, and respiratory) utilizing the hospital and clinic computer systems. Review results with patient and provider as necessary.
• Obtain pre-authorization as required by individual insurance companies. Complete necessary paperwork.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• Handle medical records within HIPAA compliance requirements and clinic confidentiality guidelines.
• Collect blood samples from patients, log, and prepare for testing.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.
• Document charts in an accurate and concise manner, including obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
• Be attentive to, and become knowledgeable of, insurance and billing concerns as it relates to the services and goods you are providing for the patient.
• Schedule appointments for patients.
• Set up medical laboratory equipment.
• Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.
• Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
• Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have high school diploma or GED
• Some college level course work (preferred)
• Must have MA credentialing through a nationally recognized Medical Assistant program (AAMA, AMCA, or NCCT preferred).
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.
• Active listening skills.
• Excellent phlebotomy skills.
• Must have judgment, decision-making skills and critical thinking skills
• Excellent face-to-face, oral, and written communication skills.
• Possess excellent computer and typing skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and understand written information and ideas.
• Ability to work at a computer, in a sitting position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to file, organize, schedule, maintain confidentiality, and use time effectively.
• Ability to take constructive criticism and apply it to improve self and office.

• Ability to learn Docman on our EMR system to expedite any and all communication between clinical staff and patients.
• Bilingual skills preferred but not required
• Two year’s experience in a medical office or in a customer service environment is preferred
• Preferred certified phlebotomist or phlebotomy experience
• Experience with electronic medical records is preferred.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as: computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk; use hand to finger, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies weighing up to 10-25 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• McMinnville, OR 97128: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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