Medical Assistant - Corvallis, OR

UnitedHealth Group•Corvallis, OR

6d•$16 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides patient care in accordance with established methods and techniques and conforms to recognized standards. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) assists practitioner in performing procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results. The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses, has been committed to delivering exceptional care to patients and fulfilling careers to team members for over 75 years. As a leading clinic in Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley, they serve over a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany, and Philomath. They offer a team environment that empowers employees, values work-life balance, teamwork, and trust, along with comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Certificate from a medical assistant program required (AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT) or the ability to obtain certification withing 60 days of hire
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire
Driver’s License and access to a reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Proven effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues to patients and caregivers as well as internal team members
Proven ability to work well with providers, clinical staff, and patients
Proven ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work
Proven ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations
Proven ability to work with a diverse population and understand the age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers
Proven ability to tactfully discuss issues and develop cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time

Responsibilities

Will participate and maintain a culture within the clinic consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards document.
Directs patient flow and prepares patients for exams
Obtains chief complaint, patient history, vital signs, and any other pertinent information and ensures accurate documentation in the EHR in a timely manner
Retrieves and communicates laboratory and radiology test results and instructs patients regarding medications and treatment per practitioner’s instructions
Accepts and returns patient phone calls in a timely manner, as per provider direction, with accurate documentation
Assists providers with clinical procedures as directed per national standards of practice
Improves the quality of care through continuing education and self-evaluation of the effectiveness of care. This includes attendance and participation in most in-services/department meetings and remaining current on clinic/department policies and procedures
Proactively monitors provider schedules for accuracy
Performs injections under direct supervision of provider per clinic policy, as needed
Actively participate in the cleaning of shared work areas. Keeping exam rooms clean, neat and stocked
Participates in the orientation and training of new employees