Medical Assistant - Family Care
About The Position
The Medical Assistant is responsible for daily patient flow for each respective physician for whom they work. They must use triage skills to gather information from which designated staff can make appropriate patient health assessments and to anticipate physician's needs as they relate to the patients' medical care. The position works within the St. Charles Health System, which encompasses practices in three Central Oregon counties and numerous specialties. The role requires collaboration with physicians and non-clinical staff to provide comprehensive and compassionate health care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current MA Certification from AMT, NCCT, AAMA, NAHP, or NHA.
- Current Oregon licensure as an intermediate or paramedic level EMT, LPN, RN, or Athletic Trainer.
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
- Basic knowledge of ICD-10, CM/CPT/HCPCS coding conventions and procedures.
- Working knowledge of medical practice management information systems.
- Basic knowledge of physician office documentation standards.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet all HIPAA requirements.
- One year of experience in Medical Assisting for NHA certified candidates qualifying via work experience.
- Ability to travel to business functions, trainings, meetings, and all St. Charles Health System worksites.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Two years of Medical Assisting experience.
Responsibilities
- Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares for physician assessment.
- Records and maintains patient's medical data in patient's medical chart.
- Assists physician with answering phone requests from patients and/or other medical professionals and institutions.
- Performs a variety of physician-requested ancillary and/or surgical patient procedures.
- Maintains equipment, instruments supply inventory levels.
- Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
- Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement.
- Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
- Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
