Medical Assistant - Endocrinology

Trinity Health•Albany, OR

1d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care at St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. This full-time position is located at 63 Shaker Road in Albany and follows Monday–Friday office hours on the day shift. The Medical Assistant performs clinical and administrative tasks, maintains patient confidentiality, and works cooperatively with the care team. The role also requires obtaining and maintaining medical assistant certification in accordance with the organization’s policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
At least 10 months of work and/or clinical training experience in the healthcare field.
Proficiency in obtaining manual vital signs.
Experience using an electronic health record system.
Commitment to confidentiality and respect.
Ability to obtain and record patient data, including health history, family history, allergies, current medications, current complaints, and health screening questionnaires.
Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
Experience assisting physicians, nurses, or other healthcare providers with clinical tasks and procedures.
Ability to provide patients with information related to health and wellness.
Obtain and maintain medical assistant certification according to the organization’s policy.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program.
National Medical Assistant Certification: CMA, CCMA, or RMA.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain appropriate vital signs, and document necessary health information in the electronic medical record.
Respond appropriately to patient concerns and notify physicians when patients need physician intervention.
Complete referrals and obtain pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing.
Collect and deliver specimens according to protocol.
Participate in required meetings and practice huddles.
Complete incoming patient forms and scan them into the electronic medical record when applicable.
Use Universal Precautions and follow procedures for exposure to blood or other body fluids; document exposure incidents according to policy.
Keep patient exam rooms stocked and clean, and follow office protocols for ordering and stocking supplies.
Perform office testing when appropriately trained and within scope of practice.
Handle medical waste appropriately and provide patients with educational materials and electronic copies of their medical records.
Perform applicable front-end revenue-cycle functions, including scheduling and registration, check-in, check-out, charge entry and claims, and end-of-day processes.
Perform general duties such as document processing, scanning, and inbox monitoring.
Comply with the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) care delivery model and complete mandatory training.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Work cooperatively with team members and communicate respectfully and effectively with providers, clinical staff, colleagues, managers, and others.
Adhere to the St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Code of Conduct.
Obtain and maintain medical assistant certification according to the organization’s certification policy.
Cross-cover other areas as needed.