Medical Assistant, Oregon

A Medical Assistant job in Salem, Oregon with the client involves assisting licensed healthcare providers, like physicians, in providing patient care. Common duties include taking and recording vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and performing administrative tasks like scheduling and documentation. Specific duties may vary depending on the department and responsibilities assigned.

General Responsibilities of a Medical Assistant:

Patient Care:

Assisting with patient examinations, including taking and recording vital signs, medical histories, and preparing patients for procedures.

Administrative Tasks:

Scheduling appointments, preparing medical records, and managing patient information.

Clinical Duties:

Performing basic laboratory tests, drawing blood, and administering medications under supervision.

Record patient's medical history, vital statistics, clinical summary, and health maintenance.

Prepare treatment rooms for patient examination, keeping the rooms neat, clean, and stocked.

Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, height, allergies and current medications.

Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the Physician.

Give medically appropriate instructions to patients under the direction of a Physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP).

Upload documentation to EMR.

Ensure all related patient information is in electronic record prior to appointment.

Prepare FMLA, prior authorizations and disability paperwork.

Coordinate outside care for patients for dialysis, SNFs, other outpatient infusion clinic, foster care homes, home health and home infusion agencies under the direction of a Physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP).

Schedule new and follow up appointments.

Clean and sanitize patients' rooms

Documentation:

Recording patient information in electronic medical records (EMRs).

Communication:

Communicating with patients and families regarding medical information and instructions under the direction of a healthcare provider.

Important Considerations:

Medical Assistants work under the supervision of licensed healthcare providers and cannot provide independent diagnoses or assessments.

The specific duties and scope of practice may vary depending on the specific job description and the requirements of the employer.

Oregon law requires medical assistants to be supervised by a licensed provider for any delegated tasks.

The Client is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

The Client may offer loan repayment programs for certain positions.

The Client is committed to providing a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment and fosters a culture of dedication and respect

Medical assistant license and BLS from AHA is required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.