Medical Assistant, Full Time, Variable Shift

Adventist Health • Pacific City, OR

23h

About The Position

Adventist Health Tillamook is located on the Oregon Coast and includes a 25-bed critical access medical center, rural health and urgent care medical offices, home care services, and other services throughout Tillamook County and the surrounding areas.

The Medical Assistant performs non-invasive, routine technical support services under the specific authorization and supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or nurse midwife. The role includes preparing exam rooms, checking in patients, maintaining patient recall and continuity-of-care records, obtaining vital signs, reporting significant findings and pertinent observations to the clinic physician, and conducting audiometry and vision testing.

Associates must receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

• High school education, GED, or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited institution.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
• One of the listed credentials is required: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), California Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA), Medical Assistant–NCCT (NCCT), Certified Medical Assistant–NHA (CMA-NHA), Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Medical Assistant (MA), American Medical Tech Board MA (MA-AMT), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or a certificate from CHDP.
• Phlebotomy certificate.

Responsibilities

• Set up exam rooms and check in patients.
• Maintain a patient recall system, including a continuity-of-care log for lab tests, referrals, and transfers.
• Obtain vital signs and report significant findings and pertinent patient observations to the clinic physician.
• Perform audiometry and vision testing.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED