Medical Assistant Float

Columbia Memorial Hospital • Astoria, OR

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant Float assists providers in caring for patients under the supervision of the office manager and/or provider. The role prepares patients for examinations by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting a history summary. It also provides front desk clerical support, including scheduling, answering telephones, and filing, as needed.

The Medical Assistant Float works across multiple Medical Group Clinics to cover staffing needs. The role requires a broad range of skills and the ability to adapt quickly across clinics to support seamless patient care. The employee helps maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following established standards, procedures, and policies. Flexibility and willingness to acquire or perform different skills in a changing environment are required.

Requirements

• Oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and exercise independent judgment as needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment while juggling multiple priorities.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant school, or completion of an accepted alternate training program.
• For the alternate training route, hold active national certification or registration through AAMA, AMCA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or NAHP; or have a military Medical Specialist Course diploma or certificate; or have completed/certified an EMR, EMT, or Paramedic course.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Appropriate knowledge for performing patient care.
• Speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Normal or corrected vision and hearing.
• Dexterity to operate equipment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and verbal and clerical skills.
• Ability to walk and stand for much of the time while on duty.
• Ability to occasionally lift and transfer patients unassisted and lift or carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Medical Assistant experience.
• Bilingual ability.
• Computer experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in providing patient care under the supervision of the office manager and/or provider.
• Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting a history summary.
• Support front desk clerical duties, including scheduling, answering telephones, and filing, when needed.
• Work in multiple Medical Group Clinics to cover staffing needs and help ensure seamless patient care.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and policies.

What This Job Offers

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