MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Family Care
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports daily patient flow for assigned physicians, using triage skills to gather information for designated staff to make appropriate patient health assessments and anticipating physicians’ needs related to patient care. The role collaborates with physicians and non-clinical staff to provide comprehensive, compassionate health care. This position does not manage other caregivers. The position is part of St. Charles Health System’s Family Care Clinic in Sisters, Oregon. It is a regular, non-exempt, 20-hour-per-week role on first shift. The Medical Assistant may travel to business functions, trainings, meetings, and St. Charles Health System worksites, and must wear appropriate personal protective equipment to perform the job safely.
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.
- Ability to travel to business functions, trainings, meetings, and St. Charles Health System worksites.
- Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of 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, medical professionals, and 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 principles of continuous improvement and act as a champion of change.
- Help maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
- Conduct work professionally and confidentially, comply with applicable laws and organizational policies, report known or suspected violations, and cooperate with 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
