Clinical Certified Medical Assistant/LPN, Family Medicine

Salem Clinic P C•Salem, OR

21d•$22 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Salem Clinic is hiring a part-time Clinical Certified Medical Assistant/LPN for its Family Medicine team at Salem Clinic Main in Salem, Oregon. The role assists the primary assistant and Salem Clinic provider in delivering health care and patient care. Clinical assistants welcome patients, record vital signs, assist with procedures, and conduct outreach for health maintenance needs. The work environment is described as professional, supportive, and fun. The position is scheduled Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., for 25 hours per week. The pay range is $22.37–$29.54 for a Clinical Certified Medical Assistant or $27.74–$36.66 for a Clinical Assistant LPN. Salem Clinic’s mission is to improve the health of those it serves in a spirit of compassion and respect.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a current, unencumbered Oregon State Licensed Practical Nurse license, or graduate of a Medical Assistant program and hold a nationally recognized certification such as AAMA, NCCT, or AMT.
Current CPR certification.
Knowledge of medical practice and care, examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures, medical terminology, medical equipment and instruments, and common safety hazards and precautions.
Skill in assisting with treatments and medications as directed, taking vital signs, documenting medical records, and recording test results.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Ability to maintain quality-control standards and react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly, read and respond to detailed oral and written instructions, and ask clarifying questions when necessary.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing assignments and work pace.
Ability to recognize problems and share ideas for solutions; good judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to use computer programs expected for patient care and type at least 30 words per minute.
Must be a team player with a positive attitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Attend practice huddles as needed.
Work as a care-team member and perform assigned roles for the day, such as rooming and tasking; fill in as primary assistant when needed.
Understand the preferences of the providers on the care team and communicate clearly and professionally with the primary assistant, provider, and care-team assistant.
Call patients as requested by the provider to relay test results or the need for further testing.
Assist the primary assistant and provider with patient forms, including FMLA and sports physical forms.
Conduct clinic services such as pulse oximetry, vision testing, and diabetic retinopathy screening.
Prepare patients for examinations and treatment and record pertinent patient information.
Understand workflows related to Quality Metrics and educate or inform patients about required testing, such as Fit Kit testing.
Prepare examination and treatment rooms with necessary supplies, equipment, and instruments.
Perform selected patient-care and clerical duties.
Administer medications, including injections, as directed by a medical provider.
Assist medical providers with examinations, minor procedures, and treatments.
Assist with scheduling tests and treatment referrals.
Provide patients with an After Visit Summary and instructions about follow-up appointments or testing.
Respond to telephone calls and messages, respond as appropriate, or gather information and transfer it to a medical provider.
Assist the primary assistant with timely responses to in-basket messages.
Follow safe principles for lifting, patient transfers, and ergonomics.
Act as a medical chaperone when requested by a provider.
Perform other assigned duties, assist with departmental and non-patient-care assignments, attend required meetings, and participate in committees as requested.
May serve as a preceptor for new staff or students.
May order and maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment.