Medical Assistant Baker City Outpatient Clinic Full-Time

Trinity Health•Baker City, OR

13d•Onsite

About The Position

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care. The Baker City Family Medicine Clinic is now hiring for a motivated and team-oriented full-time Medical Assistant! Position Summary & Highlights The Medical Assistant will work in our outpatient clinic promoting a positive experience in patient care with compassion and kindness. You will work as needed to help cover for staffing needs and assist others as needed in a supportive and team-oriented environment. You will work closely with other Medical Assistants, RNs, and LPNs and under the supervision of the physician and/or Advanced Practice Provider and clinical oversight is provided by the RN Supervisor, Lead Nurse and/or SAMG Nursing Administration. You will receive training and orientation that will allow you to support efficient clinic flow and communicate accurately and positively with team members. The Baker City Family Medicine clinic sees patients from preventive screenings to chronic disease diagnosis and management. Our providers can address diagnosed health concerns early, before they become serious, as well as help our patients better manage existing conditions including physical, mental, and social health issues across all ages and stages of life.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required
MA credentialing from one of the following organizations is required to be completed within 15 months of hire or transfer date: American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National Healthcare Association (CCMA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA), National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA), American Medical Certification Association (CMAC), National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE MA)
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire

Nice To Haves

Strong desire to work in and learn about a patient care role
Strong self-initiative and communication skills
Enjoy being part of a supportive team
Willing to assist in all areas of the clinic

Responsibilities

Escort patients back to exam room
Perform vital signs checks (temperature, blood pressure, height/weight)
Maintain a clean, safe, well-stocked clinical area, including patient examination rooms and equipment
Perform phlebotomy
Administer immunizations
Assist with procedures and injections
Perform clerical functions including appointment scheduling, prior authorizations for insurance, process insurance forms, new patient referrals received from other clinics, and tracking for laboratory/diagnostic tests and new patient referrals
Complete tests, screenings, and identified procedures on patients after competency validation for the MA position