Clinical Certified Medical Assistant/LPN, Family Medicine

Salem Clinic P C•Salem, OR

5d•$22 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Salem Clinic is hiring a Clinical Certified Medical Assistant or LPN for its Family Medicine team at Salem Clinic Main in Salem, Oregon. The role assists the primary assistant and provider in delivering healthcare 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 supports the care team across assigned functions, including rooming and tasking, and may fill in as the primary assistant. It involves preparing patients and rooms, recording patient information, assisting with examinations and treatments, administering medications as directed, communicating with patients and the care team, and supporting follow-up care and clinic workflows. The stated schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 7:15 a.m.–5:15 p.m., and Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The posting labels the opening part time. Pay ranges are $22.37–$29.54 for a Clinical Certified Medical Assistant and $27.74–$36.66 for a Clinical Assistant LPN.

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 with a nationally recognized certification such as AAMA, NCCT, or AMT.
Current CPR certification.
Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in providing patient care.
Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for establishing a safe work environment.
Skill in assisting with a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
Skill in taking vital signs.
Skill in medical record documentation and recording test results.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly, read, understand, and respond to detailed oral and written instructions, and ask clarifying questions as necessary.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing assignments and work pace.
Ability to recognize problems and share ideas for solutions, with 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 member of the care team and perform assigned roles for the day, such as rooming and tasking.
Fill in as primary assistant when needed.
Understand the preferences of providers on the care team.
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, such as FMLA and sports physicals.
Conduct clinic services such as pulse oximetry, vision testing, and diabetic retinopathy screening.
Prepare patients for examination 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 required supplies, equipment, and instruments.
Perform selected patient care and clerical duties.
Administer medications, including injections, as directed by a medical provider.
Assist the medical provider with examinations, minor procedures, and treatments.
Assist with scheduling tests and treatment referrals.
Provide patients with an After Visit Summary and explain follow-up appointments or testing needed.
Respond to telephone calls and messages, respond accordingly, or gather information and transfer it to a medical provider.
Assist the primary assistant in responding to in-basket messages in a timely manner.
Follow safe principles for lifting, patient transfers, and ergonomics.
Act as a medical chaperone when requested by a provider.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assist with departmental duties and non-patient-care assignments.
Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
May act as a preceptor for orientation of new staff or students.
May order and maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment.