Medical Assistant - Credentialed for GI in NE Portland and Happy Valley

The Oregon Clinic • Portland, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join The Oregon Clinic as a full-time Credentialed Medical Assistant and make an impact in patient-focused healthcare. You will work alongside a collaborative team of patient-focused colleagues and physicians in our thriving Gastroenterology East Clinics located in Northeast Portland and Happy Valley. Your role is crucial in ensuring patients receive the highest value care tailored to their needs by providing excellent customer service and communication skills. You will assist medical staff by collecting information, escorting patients, preparing them for examination, assisting with procedures, performing specialty-related tests, and providing health education. You will also handle incoming patient calls and messages, utilize EMR for prescriptions and test results, update patient files, and assist with the overall delivery of patient care.

Requirements

• Certification through a national agency such as AAMA, NCCT, etc. is required.
• Current CPR/BLS within 60 days of hire.
• Excellent attendance and work ethic.
• Positive attitude and desire to be a team player.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, physicians, and other team members.
• A commitment to patient-focused care, privacy, and safety.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two (2) years of previous experience as a Medical Assistant is strongly preferred.
• Specialty care, GI, Intramuscular injection, and phone triage experience is a plus!
• Prior Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience is preferred.
• Epic experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Assisting the medical staff by collecting information, escorting patients to exam rooms, and preparing patients for examination.
• Assisting with procedures and performing specialty-related tests/monitoring.
• Provides health education and routine information related to medical treatments, procedures, and data collection.
• Answering incoming patient calls and messages.
• Utilizes EMR to process prescriptions, retrieve test results, and patient files.
• Updating records as needed.
• Assisting with the overall delivery of patient care in the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee is 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Prescription Insurance
• Generous 401(k) plan and Flexible Spending Account options
• Paid Time Off plus 9 paid holidays annually
• Robust wellness program and employee assistance services
• 70% of Tri-Met transit pass covered
• Employee discounts
• Optional benefits like Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed