Medical Assistant - Anesthesia Pre-op

PeaceHealth • Springfield, OR

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About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time, 1.00 FTE day position in Anesthesia Pre-op. In collaboration with the healthcare team, the Medical Assistant assists physicians and providers in delivering patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice. Duties may vary by department and location. For the Oregon West Network – SHMC Anesthesia Clinic, the role does not perform the listed functions involving injections and wound care, preparation and sterilization of treatment supplies and equipment, specimen transport, or maintaining patient files and records. In that clinic, the Medical Assistant may screen patients by phone to obtain general admission history, reconcile medications, and schedule clinic appointments.

The position requires an accredited Medical Assistant program, an eligible Medical Office Assistant program, or a Medical Assistant apprenticeship; national Medical Assistant certification; and Basic Life Support certification upon hire. Oregon’s NHA CCMA certification fulfills the education requirement. For the Oregon West Network – SHMC Anesthesia Clinic, at least two years of post-certification experience in a medical office and/or two years of experience in surgical offices is required. The job posting states a salary range of $26.41–$35.56; the hiring rate depends on factors including education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining agreement terms, and seniority. The position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.

PeaceHealth offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with optional additional coverage; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits; and an expanded EAP and mental health program.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, an accredited Medical Office Assistant program that allows the caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam (for example, an associate degree in Allied Health), or a Medical Assistant apprenticeship.
• National Medical Assistant Certification. For Oregon and Alaska, accepted certifications include AAMA CMA, AMT RMA, NHA Clinical Medical Assistant, NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant, AMCA CMAC, AAH RMA, and NAHPUSA Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant.
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific growth, development, and life-stage principles to meet patient needs.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Proficiency using computers and office equipment; familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems, and insurance billing is identified as required in the posting.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of asepsis principles, if applicable.
• For the Oregon West Network – SHMC Anesthesia Clinic: at least two years of post-certification experience in a medical office and/or at least two years of experience in surgical offices.
• Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands described in the posting, including patient handling, pushing and pulling equipment, performing hands-on CPR, and exposure to biohazards, body fluids, and airborne particles.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in a medical office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination, treatment, or an anesthesia interview, as applicable.
• Take and record patient histories and vital signs, as applicable.
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms; select, set up, and maintain supplies and equipment for examinations, procedures, and anesthesia interviews, as applicable.
• Give injections, apply splints and dressings, and facilitate simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepare and maintain treatment supplies and equipment, including sterilization.
• Transport specimens, as needed.
• Assist with scheduling tests and initial and follow-up appointments, as needed.
• Maintain patient files, records, and other information, including entering data into the electronic medical record, as needed.
• Screen patients by phone and direct them to appropriate clinical staff or a physician, as needed; in the Oregon West Network – SHMC Anesthesia Clinic, phone screening may include obtaining general admission history, reconciling medications, and scheduling clinic visits.
• Collaborate with personnel and departments to support smooth clinic operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• Expanded employee assistance program (EAP) and mental health program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree