Job description
We believe that team-based care, including advanced roles for our Medical Assistants, is crucial to meet the needs of our complex, underserved population.
In the role of a medical assistant, you will work with clinic providers, this position offers the opportunity to expand your professional MA skills while working as part of an innovative, patient-centered team.
Responsibilities:
· Greet and room patients with a warm and friendly attitude
· Document an accurate Patient History according to the guidelines you have been given, specifically Family History, Social History, Health History, and Surgeries. At follow up visits, verify and update this information to note changes that have occurred
· Accurately record patient vitals including weight, height, blood pressure, heart rate, pulse oximetry, respiratory rate, head circumference, body measurements if indicated
· Accurately record patient medications and input patient information into their electronic health record, and update the medication list accurately at each visit
· Process prescription refills per your level of medical knowledge under supervision of a provider, following prescription refill standing orders
· Perform blood draws and process patient labs according to protocols. Knowledge of Centrifuge use is required. Management of Urine Drug Screens per protocol.
· Knowledge of autoclave is required.
· Administer immunizations and thoroughly understand immunization schedules and side effects
· Management of Vaccines, Documentation, Monitoring - per VFC and Clinic Protocols
Required Qualifications:
· Ability to take vitals, draw blood, give injections (including immunizations), apply splints and dressings, and facilitate simple wound management under provider orders
· Experience with Vaccines for Children program is preferred
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Efficient, accurate work is required
· Successful applicants will possess genuine empathy and the desire to empower patients in reaching their health goals
· Team player attitude and consistent professionalism
· Interpersonal skills - successful applicants are those who enjoy building relationships by listening well, asking questions, and helping patients to find their own answers
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
· Minimum of one full year of experience in a medical office required
· Graduates of an accredited post-secondary Medical Assistant program or equivalent preferred
· High school diploma or GED required
· Multi-lingual a plus
Work Environment
Team member will be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment. Team member may be required to work extended periods of time at a computer.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires intermittent physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching as well as lifting and supporting patients.
Travel
Travel is local during the business day between clinics in SE Portland not required
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
Pay Range $19-$25 DOE
Benefits:
· 401(k)
· 401(k) matching
· Dental insurance
· Health insurance
· Paid time off
· Vision insurance
Schedule:
· Day shift/Weekends available
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Free parking
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Primary Care
Urgent Care
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
No nights
On call
Overtime
Rotating weekends
Weekends as needed
Work setting: Clinic/In Person
EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
