Medical Assistant - Family Practice

PeaceHealth • Eugene, OR

20h

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant to support family practice care in 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 role supports examinations, treatments, patient documentation, and smooth clinic operations.

The position requires an accredited Medical Assistant program, an eligible Medical Office Assistant program, or completion of 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. The posting specifies certification options for Oregon and Alaska and an education-requirement exception for Oregon NHA CCMA certification.

The role involves patient handling, use of medical equipment, frequent movement and position changes, and exposure to biohazards, body fluids, and airborne particles. The position may require completing tasks in a noisy environment and performing hands-on CPR. PeaceHealth offers a competitive total rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement contributions; paid time off; insurance; education reimbursement; wellness benefits; and employee assistance and mental health programs.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, an accredited Medical Office Assistant program that permits the caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam (such as an associate degree in Allied Health), or a Medical Assistant apprenticeship.
• National Medical Assistant Certification.
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
• 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.
• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of asepsis principles, if applicable.

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 and treatment or, when applicable, an anesthesia interview.
• Take and record patient histories and vital signs as applicable.
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms; 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 patients for 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 patients by phone 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

• Full 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 buy-up 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