Certified Medical Assistant (Sunnyside Clinic Float)

Clackamas County, OR•Oregon City, OR

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clackamas County Sunnyside Health Center is looking for a motivated and team-oriented Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our team. In this role, you will provide routine medical assistance to professional health care providers and care team administrative support. We are committed to using the latest in medical practices that focus on each patient as an individual, and we work to take care of the health and wellness of the whole person. We work in an interdisciplinary team that provides primary care, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy services all under one roof and take pride in providing high quality healthcare to Clackamas County residents. This is an exciting opportunity to not only use your skills and knowledge, but also have the opportunity to work with a wide-range of skilled professionals and serve a very diverse group of patients! As a member of the team, you must maintain a caring and supportive attitude towards patients, family members, visitors, providers and co-workers. CMAs assist in maintaining a smooth, punctual, and efficient patient flow.

Requirements

Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant by a nationally recognized program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Learn more about the County's drug testing policy.
Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
Driving may be necessary for County business. For position(s) with occasional/incidental driving, incumbents must possess a valid driver's license. Accommodation requests for an acceptable alternative method of transportation will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation. For position(s) with regular driving, incumbent(s) must also possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy
For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in primary family care and/or pediatric care clinic.

Responsibilities

Greet and instruct patients on visit process.
Prepare patient for provider by taking vital signs, and anthropometric information.
Record appropriate objective and subjective health information.
Set up exam room and labs with appropriate supplies and equipment and assist provider with delegated tasks of routine nature.
Work with providers and other staff to create and maintain an effective patient flow.
Give directions to clients regarding specimen collection and lab procedures to be performed as indicated by provider.
Collect specimens, prepare, process and transport them to appropriate areas of the lab using sterile and sanitary techniques
Perform routine diagnostic tests and records results.
Participate in established quality assurance and quality control processes.
Record routine lab results in medical record or on laboratory logs.
Clean, stock and maintain supplies in exam rooms and laboratories.
Clean and maintain lab equipment and medical supplies using sanitary and sterile techniques and the use of an autoclave.
Assist medical staff with inventory control procedures of vaccines, medications, supplies and equipment.
Inventory and order medical supplies and materials.
Perform person-focused support tasks such as front office reception and registration, placing or returning telephone calls, data entry, processing referrals.
Update and maintain patient information and files in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in a confidential manner.
Complete appropriate release of information documentation and requests.
Review and update demographic information, document clinic activity, lab and anthropometric results.
Under Physician direction and supervision, administer certain immunizations, injections, administer medications, and draw blood according to policy and procedures.

Benefits

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.
Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
Generous paid time off package, including:
12 hours of vacation accrued per month
Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
8 hours of sick accrued per month
10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
A Choice of Dental Plans
Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
Longevity pay
Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)