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OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT - Molalla, OR
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Medical Assistant - Family Medicine position at Legacy Health serves as a vital link between patients and physicians, ensuring efficient patient care and accurate reporting of test results. The role involves assisting with patient care, maintaining clinic efficiency, and participating as a member of the healthcare team under the direction of a physician. This position is essential in supporting the Legacy mission of improving lives through quality healthcare.
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.
- Performs procedures within scope of practice.
- Accurately documents medical information in the 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.
- Performs basic computer skills in using electronic health record proficiently.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
- High School Diploma or GED.
