Medical Assistant - LMG Geriatrics
About The Position
The Medical Assistant works in a primary care or specialty clinic as part of a collaborative care team that may include medical providers, nurses, social workers, behavioral health clinicians, and pharmacists. The role supports whole-person care by assisting with clinical needs and helping address barriers to care, with a focus on patient-centered interactions and attention to detail. The Medical Assistant assists physicians with patient care, prepares patients for visits and procedures, and performs clinical activities including vaccine or medication administration, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing. The role also provides indirect patient care by phone or through the electronic health record, such as answering patient questions, processing medication refills, and scheduling follow-up appointments.
Requirements
- Experience as a back-office medical assistant in a clinic setting.
- Complete a medical assistant program or have equivalent experience, complete a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, or, for Oregon only, complete the Basic or Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program.
- For Washington and Oregon: Current American Heart Association-approved CPR certification.
- For Washington and Oregon: Obtain Medical Assistant certification within one year of hire from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA, unless certification is required upon hire based on department needs.
- For Washington: Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or Interim Medical Assistant-Certified certification, including completion of required Washington State AIDS training.
- For Oregon, the Medical Assistant certification requirement may alternatively be met by a current Basic or Advanced Oregon EMT license and national EMT registration with NREMT.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience as a back-office medical assistant in a clinic setting.
- AAMA certification.
- Medical Assistant certification upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient care under the direction of physicians.
- Prepare patients for office visits and procedures.
- Perform patient care activities such as vaccine or medication administration, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing.
- Provide indirect patient care by phone or through the electronic health record, including addressing patient questions, processing medication refills, and scheduling follow-up appointments.
- Use the electronic health record to support efficient care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their families.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Paid time off.
- Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
