Medical Assistant - Certified/Non-Certified

Asante • ASHLAND, OR

21h

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists medical providers and works closely with patients in preparation for examinations and to provide medical care. The role performs routine tests, provides treatment and medication administration, and helps maintain and inventory medical supplies. The Medical Assistant completes paperwork assigned by providers, prepares charts, manages the in-basket, fields and conducts patient calls, and enters ancillary service orders and computerized provider order entries (CPOE). The position also supports the front office, surgery scheduling, and medical records teams as needed.

The role uses clinical and clerical skills to enter ancillary orders into EPIC, coordinate patient referrals and surgery scheduling, and communicate with staff, physicians, hospital departments, patients, families, and community agencies to improve the patient experience. The Medical Assistant helps create a safe, customer-friendly atmosphere and provide quality service. Both certified and non-certified Medical Assistants will be considered. The schedule is on call, primarily Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Certified Medical Assistants must hold at least one of the following upon hire: CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NCCT), CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), or CMAC (AMCA).
• Non-certified Medical Assistants must have prior direct patient care or related experience and the ability to obtain one of the listed certifications within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical providers and prepare patients for examinations and medical care.
• Perform routine tests, provide treatment, and administer medications.
• Maintain and inventory medical supplies.
• Complete paperwork assigned by the provider.
• Assist the front office, surgery scheduling, and medical records teams as needed.
• Field and conduct patient calls, manage the in-basket, and prepare charts.
• Enter ancillary service orders and computerized provider order entries (CPOE) into EPIC.
• Coordinate patient referrals and surgery scheduling.
• Communicate with staff, physicians, hospital departments, patients, families, and community agencies to improve the patient experience.
• Help create a safe, customer-friendly atmosphere and provide quality service.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible part-time and above employees and dependents, beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Generous ETO for eligible part-time and above employees.
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program.
• Life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED