St. Charles Health System-posted 3 months ago
$24 - $30/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Bend, OR

The Medical Assistant (MA) position is assimilated throughout St. Charles Health System encompassing practices in three Central Oregon counties and numerous specialties including orthopedic services, family care, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, immediate/urgent care, cardiology, pulmonology, rheumatology, general surgery, cancer care, behavioral health, and sleep medicine. Our MAs collaborate with physicians and non-clinical staff to assure we are providing our community with comprehensive and compassionate health care. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for daily patient flow for each respective physician for whom they work. Must use triage skills to gather information from which designated staff can make appropriate patient health assessments and to anticipate physician's needs as they relate to the patients' medical care. This position does not manage any other caregivers.

  • Escorts patients to exam rooms and prep for physician assessment.
  • Records and maintains patient's medical data in patient's medical chart.
  • Assists physician with answering phone requests from patients and/or other medical professionals and institutions.
  • Performs a variety of physician-requested ancillary and/or surgical patient procedures (excluding the administration of IV medication).
  • Maintains equipment, instruments supply inventory levels.
  • Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
  • Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
  • Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
  • Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts.
  • Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
  • May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Current MA Certification from one of the following: AMT, NCCT, AAMA, NAHP Certification, NHA or licensure as an intermediate or paramedic level EMT, Oregon LPN, or Oregon RN.
  • AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
  • Basic knowledge of ICD-10, CM/CPT/HCPCS coding conventions and procedures.
  • Working knowledge of medical practice management information systems.
  • Basic knowledge of physician office documentation standards.
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality and meet all HIPAA requirements.
  • One (1) year of experience in Medical Assisting for candidates with NHA certification based on work experience.
  • Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
  • Two (2) years of Medical Assisting experience.
  • Current American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) certification.
  • Competitive hourly pay range of $24.44 - $30.55 depending on experience.
  • Comprehensive health care benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
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