Medical Assistant- Urology
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports daily patient flow for assigned physicians in St. Charles Health System clinics. The role uses triage skills to gather information for designated staff to assess patient health needs and anticipates physicians’ needs related to patient care. Medical Assistants work collaboratively with physicians and non-clinical staff across the health system’s specialties to provide comprehensive, compassionate care. This position does not manage other caregivers. The role may be based in Urology in Bend or Redmond, Oregon. It is a regular, 40-hour-per-week position on the first shift, scheduled Monday through Friday. Travel to business functions, trainings, meetings, and St. Charles Health System worksites is required. Relocation assistance is available to in-state or out-of-state candidates with one year of relevant experience who have not worked at St. Charles Health System within the past year.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current Medical Assistant certification from AMT, NCCT, AAMA, NAHP, or NHA; alternatively, current Oregon licensure as an intermediate- or paramedic-level EMT, LPN, RN, or Athletic Trainer.
- 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.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet HIPAA requirements.
- Candidates with NHA certification who qualified through work experience rather than graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program must have one year of Medical Assisting experience.
- Ability to travel to business functions, trainings, meetings, and all St. Charles Health System worksites.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
- Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including standing and walking, keyboard operation, speaking and hearing, and lifting or moving items as described in the posting.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Two years of Medical Assisting experience.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for physician assessment.
- Record and maintain patient medical data in medical charts.
- Assist physicians with phone requests from patients and other medical professionals or institutions.
- Perform physician-requested ancillary and/or surgical patient procedures, excluding administration of IV medication.
- Maintain equipment, instruments, and supply inventory levels.
- Support the organization’s vision, mission, and values.
- Support Lean continuous-improvement principles and champion change.
- Help provide and maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
- Conduct activities professionally and confidentially; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; report known or suspected violations; and cooperate with organizational investigations and proceedings.
- Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and/or patient care that promotes goodwill.
- Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.
Benefits
- In-state or out-of-state relocation assistance for eligible candidates with one year of relevant experience who have not worked at St. Charles Health System in the last year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
