Certified Medical Assistant

Job Brief

Certified Medical Assistant - Relief Salem, OR

Employment duration:
Part time
Exempt Status:
Non-exempt
Offer Relocation?:
No
ID:
12631

This is a Relief (on-call) position, utilized as needed with no guarantee of hours.

Are you a Medical Assistant who wants to make a difference in the lives of medically underserved people in your community? Do you want to work with a team of skilled physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide patients with direct, compassionate, quality care? Are you someone who thrives in a dynamic, energized environment? Are you able to communicate fluently in Spanish? Are you looking for competitive pay and a better work-life balance? If you answered Yes to these questions, then we have a great opportunity for you.

What We Offer

$20.43-$30.09/hour DOE

What We're Looking For

An MA who's passionate about community health and working with underserved populations.
Someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-centered environment.
A clear communicator who can build good relationships with all clinic staff and patients and interacts with everyone positively and professionally.
A meticulous person who asks questions and clarifies information as needed.
Someone who wants to continue learning and developing MA skills is receptive to performance feedback.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities/Duties

Maintain patient medical records, updating patient medical history and current status, including vital signs, medical treatments, and medication provided. Reviews and updates patient immunization records.
Prepare for patient visits. Review the patient file, including lab requests, referrals, and correspondence. Verify and ensure necessary reports are present. Provide updates to the Provider team as needed.
Collaborate with Providers to ensure efficiency of schedules and continuity of care. Discusses patients scheduled for the day, including pre-visit prep.
Prepare and maintain patient exam rooms, ensuring that appropriate supplies are in the room and that necessary equipment is present and sterilized.
Prepare patients for examinations, explaining medical treatment procedures as needed.
Provide limited education and coaching for patients within scope. This includes discharge information and responding to follow-up questions. Instruct patients about medication and possible allergic reactions.
Respond to patients' questions and concerns in person and via email. If the question is outside the scope, direct inquiries to the appropriate person.
Assist physicians during examinations, procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries.
Anticipate Providers' needs and manage Providers' requests.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens. Complete screenings. Collect and review patient data per protocol. Follow up on test results as directed by healthcare Providers. Document specimens collected and results in electronic medical records (EMR).
Prepare and administer medication as directed by a physician.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Completion of either an accredited medical assisting program from CAAHEP or ABHES (720 training hours, including 160-hour externship), approved apprentice program, 720 hours of college education, equivalent military training, or current MA or eligibility for certification
One year's experience as a CMA is preferred
CPR certification
National credential from AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT within 12 months of hire
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at a level 10 for bilingual differential pay
Medical knowledge for understanding theories, reasons, and technical aspects of medicine
Strong people skills to handle diverse personalities, backgrounds, and situations
Excellent multitasking ability to manage varied workloads
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Epic, and EMR

About YVFWC

We serve over 197,000 patients across 28 medical clinics, 15 dental clinics, 11 pharmacies, and 49 program sites in two states. We are Level 3 Certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). With integrated services including medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, primary care nutritional counseling, autism screening, and primary care behavioral health, YVFWC's patient-centered model of care offers patients the full spectrum of care and shelter assistance, energy assistance, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling and testing, home visits, and four mobile medical/dental clinics.

Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.