Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Trinity Health•Albany, OR

1d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care at a full-time office in Albany, located at 1440 Western Ave. The position follows Monday–Friday office hours. The Medical Assistant assists with patient care, clinical procedures, documentation, referrals, office operations, and patient communication while maintaining confidentiality and following applicable safety and organizational policies. The role may also perform front-end revenue-cycle functions and cross-cover other areas as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 10 months of work and/or clinical training experience in the healthcare field.
Proficiency in obtaining manual vital signs.
Experience using an electronic health record system.
Commitment to confidentiality and respect.
Ability to obtain and record patient data, including prior health history, family history, allergies, current medications, current complaints, and health-screening questionnaire information.
Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
Experience assisting physicians, nurses, or other healthcare providers with clinical tasks and procedures.
Ability to provide patients with information related to their health and wellness.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a medical assistant training program.
National Medical Assistant Certification: CMA, CCMA, or RMA.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain appropriate vital signs, and document health information in the electronic medical record.
Respond appropriately to patient concerns and notify physicians when patients need physician intervention.
Complete referrals and obtain pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing.
Follow protocols for collecting and delivering specimens.
Participate in required meetings and practice huddles.
Complete incoming patient forms and scan them into the electronic medical record when applicable.
Use Universal Precautions and follow procedures for blood or other body-fluid exposure; document exposure incidents according to policy.
Keep patient exam rooms stocked and clean, and follow office protocols for ordering and stocking supplies.
Perform office testing with appropriate training and within scope of practice; handle medical waste appropriately.
Provide educational materials and electronic copies of medical records to patients.
When applicable, perform scheduling, registration, check-in, check-out, charge entry/claims, end-of-day processes, document processing, scanning, and inbox monitoring.
Comply with the Patient Centered Medical Home care delivery model and complete mandatory training.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Work cooperatively with team members and communicate respectfully and effectively with providers, clinical staff, colleagues, managers, and others.
Follow the St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Code of Conduct.
Obtain and maintain medical assistant certification according to the organization’s certification policy.
Cross-cover other areas as needed.