Medical Assistant - Family Practice - PeaceHealth
Cottage Grove, OR
About the Job
Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - Family Practice for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $24.49 – $33.07. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
DETAILS OF THE POSITION:
+ Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable. Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable.
+ Prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; selects, setup and maintains medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures and/or anesthesia interview as applicable.
+ Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.
+ Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
+ May transport specimens.
+ May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow up appointments.
+ May maintain patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record.
+ May provide phone screening of the patient to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.
+ Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU BRING:
+ Accredited Program Required: Medical Assistant or
+ Accredited Program Required: Medical Office Assistant that allows caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam will be considered (e.g. associate degree in Allied Health).
+ Minimum of 1 year Preferred: Experience in a medical office.
+ Required: National Medical Assistant Certification. When referring to the National Certification requirement, the following are acceptable in meeting that requirement.
+ Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants AAMA; Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT); Clinical Medical Assistant certification through the National Health Career Associates (NHA); National Certified Medical Assistant through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) administered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Allied Health (AAH); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant administered by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHPUSA).
+ Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support.
+ Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)
+ Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality. (Required)
+ Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members. (Required)
+ Proficiency in the use of computer and office equipment. Familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems and insurance billing preferred. (Required)
+ Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks. (Required)
+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills. (Required)
+ Understand the principles of asepsis if applicable. (Required)
+ Must have current Medical Assistant National certification, Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant or be a National Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) at date of hire.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan 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, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.
REQNUMBER: 86768
PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - Family Practice for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $24.49 – $33.07. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
DETAILS OF THE POSITION:
+ Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable. Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable.
+ Prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; selects, setup and maintains medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures and/or anesthesia interview as applicable.
+ Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.
+ Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
+ May transport specimens.
+ May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow up appointments.
+ May maintain patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record.
+ May provide phone screening of the patient to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.
+ Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU BRING:
+ Accredited Program Required: Medical Assistant or
+ Accredited Program Required: Medical Office Assistant that allows caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam will be considered (e.g. associate degree in Allied Health).
+ Minimum of 1 year Preferred: Experience in a medical office.
+ Required: National Medical Assistant Certification. When referring to the National Certification requirement, the following are acceptable in meeting that requirement.
+ Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants AAMA; Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT); Clinical Medical Assistant certification through the National Health Career Associates (NHA); National Certified Medical Assistant through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) administered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Allied Health (AAH); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant administered by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHPUSA).
+ Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support.
+ Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)
+ Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality. (Required)
+ Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members. (Required)
+ Proficiency in the use of computer and office equipment. Familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems and insurance billing preferred. (Required)
+ Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks. (Required)
+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills. (Required)
+ Understand the principles of asepsis if applicable. (Required)
+ Must have current Medical Assistant National certification, Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant or be a National Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) at date of hire.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan 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, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.
REQNUMBER: 86768
Source : PeaceHealth