Certified Medical Assistant

About the Role

As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), you will be a vital pillar of our care team, significantly impacting patient well-being through direct support and seamless coordination. You will actively collaborate on comprehensive screenings, assist with clinical procedures, provide essential health education, and expertly manage administrative tasks, leveraging technology to coordinate care for diverse patient populations. You will ensure patients feel at ease, patiently explaining instructions and addressing their concerns.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
• May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKGs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One of the following certifications:
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)
  • Certified Medical Assistant (NHA)
  • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT)
  • National Registered/Certified Medical Assistant (NAHP)
  • Registered Medical Assistant (AMT)
  • Cert Med Asst - MMCI
• AHA BLS within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Assistant experience.

About the Workplace

CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25-bed (licensed for 49), faith-based, acute care, level four trauma, critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton, Oregon area for more than 100 years. We are committed to the highest quality of patient care and safety; and to strengthening our community through wellness education.

The 103,000 square foot hospital features 4 operating rooms, 11 emergency rooms, 30 private patient rooms, and the latest medical equipment. St. Anthony Hospital has plenty of room to grow as needed by the community and will continue to provide the safest quality of care possible. St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient experience hospitals in 2021.

CHI St. Anthony is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top-quality hospitals, physicians from prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services—all recognized for quality, safety, and service.

Pay

$22.51 - $31.79 per hour (Certified MA). Non-Certified MA pay range: $19.25 - $26.78.