Medical Assistant - Corvallis, Albany, Philomath, OR

UnitedHealth Group•Norwalk, CA

3d•$16 - $28

About The Position

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates We have multiple opportunities throughout Corvallis, Albany, and Philomath within our Primary Care and Specialty Clinics which include Dermatology, ENT, Gastroenterology, Immediate Care, Neurology, Orthopedics, Sleep Medicine, Urology, Endocrinology, and OB/GYN. Explore opportunities at The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. For more than 75 years, our multi-specialty group has been committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and fulfilling careers to our team members. As a leading clinic in Oregon's mid-Willamette Valley, we serve more than a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany and Philomath. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Medical Assistant provides patient care in accordance with established methods and techniques and conforms to recognized standards. The Medical Assistant assists practitioner in performing procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Certificate from a medical assistant program (AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT) or the ability to obtain certification within 60 days of hire
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Experience in Primary Care and Specialty Clinics
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 Corvallis Clinic that is consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards document. To this end, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within
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