Medical Assistant - Dermatology

PeaceHealth • Eugene, OR

18h

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time, 1.00 FTE day position in Dermatology. In collaboration with the healthcare team, the Medical Assistant assists physicians and other providers in delivering patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice. The listed salary range is $25.62–$34.58; the hiring rate depends on factors including education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining agreement terms, and seniority.

The role supports patient examinations and treatments, prepares and maintains rooms, supplies, and equipment, and performs delegated clinical tasks. The Medical Assistant may also support scheduling, records management, phone screening, specimen transport, and coordination with other personnel and departments to support smooth clinic operations. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program; or completion of an accredited Medical Office Assistant program that permits the caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam (for example, an associate degree in Allied Health); or completion of a Medical Assistant apprenticeship.
• National Medical Assistant Certification required. For Oregon and Alaska, accepted credentials include the specified certifications from AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, AMCA, AAH, or NAHPUSA.
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth, development, and life stages to meet patient needs.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Proficiency with computers and office equipment; familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems, and insurance billing is noted as preferred and required in the posting.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of asepsis principles, if applicable.
• Ability to handle patients weighing no greater than 35 lbs. without assistive equipment or devices.
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Ability to push or pull up to 45 lbs. of force frequently.
• Ability to perform hands-on CPR for at least 20 minutes using 100–125 lbs. of force; the stated frequency is seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around the area with frequent sitting; bend, stoop, squat, reach, and kneel frequently.
• Ability to lift non-patient items up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
• Ability to work around biohazards, body fluids, airborne particles, and noise.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits, with glasses, contacts, or hearing aids permitted; ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in a medical office.
• Familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems, and insurance billing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment or an anesthesia interview, as applicable.
• Take and record patient history and vital signs, as applicable.
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms; select, set up, and maintain medical supplies and equipment for examinations, procedures, and anesthesia interviews, as applicable.
• Give injections, apply splints and dressings, and facilitate simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Transport specimens, as needed.
• Assist with scheduling patients for tests and initial and follow-up appointments, as needed.
• Maintain patient files, records, and other information, including entering data into the electronic medical record, as needed.
• Screen patients by phone and direct them to appropriate clinical staff and/or physicians, as needed.
• Collaborate with personnel and departments to support smooth clinic operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded employee assistance program and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree