Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

$47,840 - $66,976/Yr

Legacy Health - Mount Angel, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Mount Angel, OR

Hospitals

About the position

The Medical Assistant I - Clinics at Legacy Health plays a vital role in patient care by acting as a link between patients and physicians. This position involves assisting with patient examinations, performing laboratory tests, and ensuring efficient clinic operations while adhering to the Legacy mission of improving lives.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and rooms for exams and procedures.
• Performs basic laboratory testing, point of care testing, phlebotomy, and other quality controls.
• Administers medications as directed by physician/nurse practitioner.
• Assists physician/nurse practitioner with exams and procedures.
• Accurately documents medical information in patient records.
• Tracks and routes test results to physician(s)/nurse practitioner(s) for review and files results in medical records.
• Communicates test results with patients when deemed appropriate by physician/nurse practitioner.
• Facilitates patient care activities, including scheduling ancillary tests and reinforcing patient education.
• Maintains adequate inventory of medical, office, and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Demonstrates and maintains professional behavior in accordance with established standards.
• Exercises timely, concise, and appropriate use of telephone to meet needs of external and internal customers.
• Processes orders appropriately and accurately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience as a back office medical assistant in a clinic setting, with one year preferred.
• Completion of a medical assistant program or equivalent experience; or completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces; or completion of Basic or Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program.
• Current American Heart Association approved CPR certification required.
• MA certification required within one year of hire from recognized organizations.

Nice-to-haves

• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay range of $23.00 - $32.20 per hour.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.