Medical Assistant/ Certified Medical Assistant - Pulmonology Clinic - FT DAYS

Sky Lakes Medical Center•Klamath Falls, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, day shift position for a Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant in a Pulmonology Clinic. The role involves preparing patients for assessment and treatment, assisting medical clinicians with procedures, managing patient reports and results, maintaining instruments and equipment, sending prescriptions, administering injections and medications, providing telephone counseling, responding to patient calls, restocking supplies, scheduling appointments, documenting patient care, obtaining patient records, and ensuring a warm and caring environment. The position requires flexibility, accuracy in documentation, effective communication, and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality. There is also a preferred aspect of training and mentoring new medical assistants.

Requirements

Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following (AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT)
AHA CPR certification required by end of month from 60 days of hire and maintained.
Positive, cheerful attitude.
Self-starter, whom is a flexible and caring individual.
Demonstrates accuracy in documentation.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.
Medium physical/mental demands as needed in the completion of duties.
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

Demonstrates competence in relation to the defined mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the organization. This will be apparent by ongoing completion of any or all of the following: proficiency testing, skill demonstration, practice of core standards for service excellence, and documentation review.
CMA Certification (or within six months of hire).

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 clinicians, co-workers, and leadership.
Maintain competency in all position responsibilities.
As a certified medical assistant, you may play a key role in training and mentoring new medical assistants, sharing your expertise and best practices to ensure their success in the role.