MA/CMA/LPN - CHC Primary Care Clinic - FT DAYS
Sky Lakes Medical Center•Klamath Falls, OR
•$37,898 - $55,890•Onsite
About The Position
This position is for a full-time, dayshift role at the CHC Primary Care Clinic. The role requires a certified medical assistant or LPN who can assist medical clinicians with patient care, procedures, and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Requirements
- Must receive certification (CMA or equivalent from AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT) within 15 months of hire.
- AHA CPR certification required by end of month from 60 days of hire and maintained.
- 1 year of MA experience and 3 months certification preparation time.
- Positive, cheerful attitude.
- Self-starter, flexible and caring individual.
- Demonstrates accuracy in documentation.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Must maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.
- Able to follow instructions and accept direction.
- Must be able to work independently, as well as with medical providers, patients, family members and other co-workers.
- Must be able to prioritize work demands and organize time efficiently.
- Must be able to work in multi-specialty settings.
- Must have the ability to work within time constraints, in high stress situations and with multiple tasks.
- Must be able to remain calm under stress.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous patient care experience preferred.
- Demonstrates competence in relation to the defined mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the organization.
- Ongoing completion of any or all of the following: proficiency testing, skill demonstration, practice of core standards for service excellence, and documentation review.
Responsibilities
- Process and prepare the patient for assessment and treatment by the medical clinician in a timely manner.
- Assist medical clinician with office procedures.
- Daily sorting of incoming patient reports/results for medical clinician’s review.
- Clean, maintain and care for instruments, equipment and all work areas including preparing instruments to send to sterile processing.
- Send approved prescriptions, under the direction of the medical clinician, to pharmacies or patients.
- Accurately administer injections, immunizations and/or medications, under the direction of the medical clinician.
- Telephone counseling of patients under direct supervision of the medical clinician.
- Respond to patient calls in a timely manner.
- Order and restock examination rooms with medical supplies.
- Schedule appointments for patient procedures and examinations and prioritize referrals.
- Accurately and timely documentation of all care/education/conversations provided to patient.
- Obtain pertinent information and records for patients referred to medical clinician.
- Convey a warm, caring environment for patients and staff.
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptive to different situations with regards to patients, medical clinician, co-workers and leadership.
- Maintain competency in all position responsibilities including tracking of training for certification.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
