Certified Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Certified Medial Assistant.
• High school graduation or equivalency required.
• One year of health care experience desired, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above-described duties.
• Medical Assistants certification.
• Have or be able to obtain a current CPR certificate.
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380.
• In addition to a pre-employment background check, each employee, volunteer and contractor shall be checked on a monthly basis against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists, as well as other federal and state agency lists.
• PRE HIRE DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED
• Must hold a valid driver’s license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned Vehicles utilized for CCS business such as client service purposes, travel between business offices and the community, to attend required meetings and trainings.
• Must show proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100,000 or more in property damage and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS.
• Knowledge of standard principles, practices, and procedures of clinic patient care, record keeping and reporting.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques to assist with primary medical care.
• Skill in the use of English language and medical terminology.
• Skill in performing computer data entry.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make observations concerning patients’ general health conditions, take and record vital signs, and perform assigned laboratory tests.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of co-workers and the general public and work efficiently as a member of a health team.
• Ability to work in high volume and high-pressure situations.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work, and demonstrate initiative; solve problems and make decisions.

Nice To Haves

• One year of health care experience desired

Responsibilities

• Assist Provider / RN in the preliminary screening of patients and assist care providers in conducting health examinations; record height and weight, and take blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration and similar vital signs; instruct patients on proper collection of laboratory samples; process and perform lab tests, such as urine analysis and pregnancy, rapid strep, glucose and hemoglobin tests.
• Under Provider / RN direction, administer immunizations and injections; perform a variety of procedures as directed.
• Provide information to patients concerning health maintenance, disease prevention, options and services available; conduct patient education and instruction on selected health topics, as directed.
• Collect clinical assessment data from patients and assist with determining appropriate action with urgent and emergency patient care. Complete referral paperwork and assist patients in scheduling additional medical tests or appointments.
• Review patient’s medical records for accuracy and obtain prior authorizations as needed. Document in the medical record all patient activity and contact. Maintain and reconcile various logs and recordkeeping.
• Complete and mail test result forms and other patient documents. Transmit new and refill prescription orders.
• Prepare, stock, and clean exam rooms; set up procedures. Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment. Participate in emergency equipment / supplies check; discard and replace outdated items.
• Perform clinical reception duties; retrieve and/or request patient chart and file patient medical records; perform technical and / or clinical assistance in operating clinics; process mailings and appointment reminders; set up and organize materials.
• Assist with specialized programs, such as the Oregon Reproductive Health Program, Vaccine for Children Program or other clinic programs.

Benefits

• $1,375 HIRING BONUS pro-rated by FTE until 10/31/26!! (2 year Commitment, Staggered-taxed Payout)