Medical Assistant/ Cert Medical Assistant - Cascades East Clinic - FT DAYS

Sky Lakes Medical Center•Klamath Falls, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Processes patients in a timely manner to examination rooms/procedure rooms for clinician clinic visit and/or procedure, demonstrates awareness of clinic flow, and takes appropriate measures to ensure that clinic is running smoothly. Provides appropriate patient intake information upon arrival in clinic and prioritize interventions as necessary with the collaboration with Clinic RN and/or Clinician. Completely and accurately documents all patient care and education. Reports abnormalities to RN and/or Clinician. Assists in patient admission to hospital and/or nursing home. Schedule patient appointments, as needed. Assists clinicians or co-workers with office procedures. Cleans, maintains and cares for various office equipment. Performs all necessary quality controls. Calls or faxes approved orders to pharmacies, care homes, nursing homes or hospitals. Administers injections/immunizations and/or other medications per orders and complete appropriate documentation. Demonstrates an awareness of cost containment and economical use of supplies and equipment. Restocks medical supplies in all examination rooms; order and maintain supplies as necessary. Maintain all medicine samples/regular cabinets in an orderly arrangement. Attends Family Practice clinic staff meetings/nursing staff meetings 1-2 times per month. Maintains competency in all position requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Receive Medical Assistant certification within 15 months of hire
AHA CPR certification required by end of month from 60 days of hire and maintained
1 year previous medical office experience
1 year patient care experience
positive, cheerful attitude
Team player; one who works well with others and who is a self-starter and flexible
compassionate; caring individual
Knowledge of proper telephone techniques
pleasant telephone voice and correct grammar usage
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Knowledge of Medical Terminology
must have a working knowledge of numbers, measurements and medication calculation
Accuracy in documentation
able to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information
Professional appearance
participate and promote teamwork, be courteous to co-workers, patient/family members, clinicians and residents
Must be able to work independently as well as with physicians, healthcare providers, patients/families and other co-workers courteously
Must be able to prioritize work demands and organize time efficiently
Must be clear thinking
Able to work with time constraints under stressful situations and while performing multiple tasks
Must be able to handle many telephone lines, walk/maneuver frequently in and around the clinic building and stand for long periods of time
Must possess excellent problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant Certification

Responsibilities

Processes patients in a timely manner to examination rooms/procedure rooms for clinician clinic visit and/or procedure
Demonstrates awareness of clinic flow, and takes appropriate measures to ensure that clinic is running smoothly
Provides appropriate patient intake information upon arrival in clinic and prioritize interventions as necessary with the collaboration with Clinic RN and/or Clinician
Completely and accurately documents all patient care and education
Reports abnormalities to RN and/or Clinician
Assists in patient admission to hospital and/or nursing home
Schedule patient appointments, as needed
Assists clinicians or co-workers with office procedures
Cleans, maintains and cares for various office equipment
Performs all necessary quality controls
Calls or faxes approved orders to pharmacies, care homes, nursing homes or hospitals
Administers injections/immunizations and/or other medications per orders and complete appropriate documentation
Demonstrates an awareness of cost containment and economical use of supplies and equipment
Restocks medical supplies in all examination rooms; order and maintain supplies as necessary
Maintain all medicine samples/regular cabinets in an orderly arrangement
Attends Family Practice clinic staff meetings/nursing staff meetings 1-2 times per month
Maintains competency in all position requirements
Performs other duties as assigned