Medical Assistant, Salem Endocrinology

Praxis Health•Salem, OR

About The Position

Salem Endocrinology, part of Praxis Health, is looking for a friendly and energetic Medical Assistant with outstanding people skills to join our team. Qualified candidates will have a collaborative team spirit and a willingness to support the needs of our patients as well as the goals of the job and the team. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting providers and ensuring seamless patient care.

Requirements

High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant or CNA
Ability to multi-task and provide support to multiple providers
Strong customer service skills and attention to detail
BLS certification (or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire)

Nice To Haves

Medical Assisting diploma from an accredited vocational institution or a community college program preferred
Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred

Responsibilities

Chart prep for upcoming appointments. i.e. review to ensure updated labs or imaging are in the chart.
MIPS management
Accompanies patients to exam room, takes vitals, document chief complaint, verify medications, allergies, and preferred pharmacy.
Download pump data, glucometers, and continuous glucose monitors (CGM.)
Point of care testing including Hemoglobin A1c or random glucose check
Cleaning exam rooms and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; restocking exam rooms.
Attends work regularly and on time.
Initiating CGM such as freestyle libre; Counseling patient on use of phone app/reader for the device
Submitting online orders for DME to include sensors/transmitter for CGM or tubing for insulin pumps.
charting; relaying instructions to patients/families listed on HIPAA; answering calls and providing pertinent information.
Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient orders; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments;
Fulfills the organization’s responsibilities as assigned including; respecting and promoting patient’s rights; responding appropriately to emergency situations; sharing concerns relating to patients and or staff with immediate supervisor.
Fulfills clinical Medical Assisting responsibilities that vary according to state law, which may include medical/surgical asepsis; checking vital signs or measurements; physical examination preparations; drug administration through various routes including injections; prescription verifications with physician's orders; biohazard waste disposal and monitoring;
Laboratory procedures including Occupations Safety and Health Administrations (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing; specimen handling such as capillary blood. Medical Assistants must adhere to the MA scope of practice in the laboratory.
Primary care coverage