Certified Medical Assistant

Central Oregon Pediatric Associates•Bend, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a great role for someone who loves hands-on pediatric care and enjoys being part of a team that truly supports one another. You’ll play a key role in helping our clinics run smoothly while caring for patients and families across COPA. We’re looking for someone dependable, flexible, and happy to jump in where needed. Whether that’s in the clinic, supporting providers, or helping teammates. If you take pride in your work, enjoy variety in your day, and like working in a place where people care (and have a little fun doing it), this could be a great fit. Central Oregon Pediatric Associates (COPA) has been caring for kids and families in Central Oregon for over 50 years, building lifelong relationships and helping children thrive from newborns to teens. Our mission is to provide exceptional, right-fit care for kids at every age and stage, and our vision is to improve the health of all kids in our community. We do this in a welcoming, inclusive environment where collaboration, openness, play and accountability are part of how we care, not just what we do. At COPA, you’ll work alongside people who value kindness, teamwork, and earning families’ trust every single day.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required
Medical Assistant Certification: Current Certification required from a nationally recognized organization such as the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), The National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) Certification, National Healthcareer Association (NHA), American Allied Health (AAH), American Medical Technologies (AMT)
MA may be eligible to be recognized for additional certifications; secondary certifications must be in addition to MA and may include: OHA HCI Qualified or Certified Interpreter, AAPC-CPC and select NCCT or NHA Phlebotomy certifications
Current CPR for Healthcare Provider required
Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level in person, over the telephone or through use of other required technology
Sitting or standing for long periods of time. Frequent repetitive motion includes computer keyboard use, reaching with hands and arms, and walking
Occasional lifting and or moving up to 30 pounds and on rare occasion up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required include viewing computer monitor for long periods of time, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required

Nice To Haves

Pediatric experience preferred
Epic EMR experience preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus

Responsibilities

Embrace the mission, vision, and values of Central Oregon Pediatric Associates (COPA)
Maintains an in-depth knowledge of pediatric patient care principles, practices, standards, and techniques and demonstrates knowledge in accordance with COPA policies and procedures within pertinent laws and regulations
Escorts patients to exam rooms
Collects patient history and vital signs and documents in the EHR
Conducts screening tests and other screening tools; grading them as appropriate
Provides necessary medical information at time of visit
Demonstrates thorough, concise, and timely documentation in the patient’s medical record related to the care rendered and the patient’s response to that care and in accordance with department and organizational guidelines
Ability to accurately forecast and administer pediatric immunizations
Demonstrates EHR efficiency and knowledge
Demonstrates ability to plan, organize and prioritize care effectively
Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by the physician in an accurate and timely manner
Calculates safe medication doses and administers medications following the Seven Medication Rights
Assists with procedures and prepares and sterilizes instruments between procedures
Maintains own clinical skills staying current in skills, equipment, and trends in nursing
Assists physician with answering phone requests from patients and or other medical professionals
Provides phlebotomy services for patients and families
Follows up on orders and outstanding orders for the physician
Assists in providing support and staffing coverage to all physicians and providers at COPA traveling between locations as required
Assists the clinical team by effectively working in the resource staffing position which may include travel to alternate work locations
Assists in the monitoring, procurement, and proper inventory of supplies and equipment
Assists in the orientation of new personnel and student practicums
Performs other related work as directed by immediate supervisor
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time