This position will receive an hourly Coastal differential in addition to the base hourly rate due to the needs of the Samaritan Coastal Clinics.

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Assists practitioner in assigned Urgent Care and/or specialty clinic(s) in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results.

• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Urgent Care teams at Samaritan Health Services treat conditions that require immediate attention, but are not considered to be life-threatening or severe enough to be cared for in the hospital emergency department. As a walk-in health care facility treating acute medical conditions, we bring convenient and affordable health care to residents and visitors of our communities.

• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Registered or Certified Medical Assistant (RMA or CMA) required.
Six (6) months medical assistant experience required.
Healthcare Provider BLS required.
Completion of a MA/CMA program preferred.
Experience in applicable specialty area preferred.
Lab/EKG experience preferred.

• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.34 - $31.33 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Medical specialties:

• Internal Medicine
• Primary Care
• Urgent Care

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 3x12
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Medical office
• Outpatient

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newport, OR 97365: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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