Medical Assistant (MA)

Greater Good Health • Salem, OR

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About The Position

Are you a compassionate, mission-driven Medical Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of complex medical patients? As a Medical Assistant at GGH, you'll bring hope and healing to patients with complex medical needs. In this full-time role, you'll be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team, transforming lives and empowering primary care providers to deliver exceptional care to those who need it most. This role requires a multifaceted approach, encompassing al aspects of care delivery. Comprehensive geriatric assessments may be conducted in-office, via telemedicine, or through on-site visits at senior facilities, patient homes, dialysis centers, and other appropriate locations. Your role, within your scope of practice, for the comprehensive geriatric evaluation of patients will include, but not limited to, obtaining vital signs and administering geriatric assessment tools followed by sharing these results with the provider.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Successful completion of initial Medical Assistant onboarding program
• 2+ years' experience as a Medical Assistant

Nice To Haves

• Primary Care experience is a plus
• 1+ year of Phlebotomy experience
• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association (Preferred)
• 6+ months of laboratory experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Conduct visits in coordination with other GGH team members in a variety of settings.
• Escalate concerns you discover in a patient visit to the designated provider or appropriate team member.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support coordinated, value-based care.
• Verifies patient information utilizing 2 unique identifiers; obtain vital signs, administer geriatric assessment tools, record medical history and medications for review by provider and/or pharmacist.
• Performs various procedures (i.e. venipuncture, ear lavage, medication administration) and specimen handling.
• Perform administrative duties as necessary as a member of the team.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Identifies supplies requiring ordering to the appropriate team member.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Enhance practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Communicate opportunities to advance the clinical model.
• Confidently use technology provided.
• Ensure patient privacy and adherence to all HIPAA regulations and standards for handling PHI.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, documentation audits, and other activities that support clinical excellence and operational efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with required trainings, entries into the medical record, meeting attendance, and other requirements.
• Role model GGH core values.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package: We offer a competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits: Take advantage of comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, to prioritize your health and well-being.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) available
• Paid Time Off and Parental Leave: Enjoy paid holidays, vacation time, and paid parental leave to maintain a healthy work-life balance and spend quality time with your loved ones
• 401K Program with Company Match: Plan for your future with our 401K program, featuring a company match, to help you save for retirement
• Wellness Resources: Access to BetterHelp sessions and a monthly wellness benefit to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Comprehensive Life and AD&D Coverage: Enjoy peace of mind with 100% premiums covered by GGH for Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance for full-time team members. Additionally, voluntary supplemental life insurance is offered at a discounted rate
• Employee discount savings program: Save on travel, entertainment, streaming services, online shopping and so much more!
• Voluntary Insurance plans: We offer voluntary short term disability, critical illness and accident plans for additional financial security during periods of illness or injury that prevent you from working for a set period of time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED