Medical Assistant - Family Practice

PeaceHealth • Eugene, OR

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About The Position

PeaceHealth is hiring a Medical Assistant in Family Practice for a full-time, 1.00 FTE day position. In collaboration with the healthcare team, the Medical Assistant assists physicians and other providers in delivering patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice. The salary range is $25.62–$34.58 per hour; the hiring rate depends on factors including education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining terms, and seniority.

The role includes preparing patients for examinations, treatment, or anesthesia interviews; taking and recording patient histories and vital signs; preparing examination and treatment rooms; and setting up and maintaining medical supplies and equipment. Under provider orders, the Medical Assistant may administer injections, apply splints and dressings, and facilitate simple wound management. The role may also involve sterilizing and maintaining supplies and equipment, transporting specimens, scheduling tests and appointments, maintaining patient records and electronic medical records, and directing patient calls to appropriate clinical staff or physicians. The Medical Assistant collaborates with personnel across departments to support smooth clinic operations and performs other duties as assigned.

The position requires an accredited Medical Assistant program, an eligible accredited Medical Office Assistant program, or a Medical Assistant apprenticeship. A minimum of one year of experience in a medical office is preferred. National Medical Assistant certification and Basic Life Support certification upon hire are required. Oregon-specific certification and education provisions are noted in the posting. The role involves patient handling and other physical activity, exposure to biohazards and body fluids, and working in noisy environments.

PeaceHealth offers a competitive total rewards package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with optional additional coverage; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits; and an expanded employee assistance and mental health program.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, an accredited Medical Office Assistant program that permits sitting for the MOA certification exam, or a Medical Assistant apprenticeship.
• National Medical Assistant certification. The posting lists acceptable certifications for Oregon, including credentials from AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, AMCA, AAH, and NAHPUSA.
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet patient needs.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Proficiency using computers and office equipment; familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems, and insurance billing is mentioned as preferred in the posting, while proficiency is required.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of asepsis principles, if applicable.
• Ability to perform the physical and environmental tasks described, including patient handling, frequent pushing or pulling, CPR, movement and positioning, and exposure to biohazards, body fluids, airborne particles, and noise.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in a medical office.
• Familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems, and insurance billing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination, treatment, or anesthesia interview as applicable.
• Take and record patient histories and vital signs as applicable.
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms and select, set up, and maintain medical supplies and equipment for examinations, procedures, and anesthesia interviews as applicable.
• Give injections, apply splints and dressings, and facilitate simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepare and maintain treatment supplies and equipment, including sterilization.
• Transport specimens as needed.
• Assist with scheduling tests and initial and follow-up appointments as needed.
• Maintain patient files, records, and other information, including entering data into the electronic medical record, as needed.
• Screen patient phone calls and direct them to appropriate clinical staff or physicians as needed.
• Collaborate with personnel and departments to support smooth clinic operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buyup coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded employee assistance program and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree