Certified Medical Assistant
Location: Pendleton Outpatient | FLSA: Non-Exempt | FTE: 1.0 (40 hours per week)
About the Role
Community Counseling Solutions provides a team-based Servant Leadership environment! Located in Eastern Oregon with year-round recreation based near the Columbia River and at the base of the Blue Mountains. Big city amenities in rural family-oriented communities.
Our mission is to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities, and we’re looking for motivated employees to help us continue our vision!
Assist care providers with the delivery of patient care and treatment. Interact with patients both in person while performing simple procedures/treatments and by phone. Perform a wide variety of administrative/clerical and clinical duties under the direction of the Licensed Medical Personnel (LMP). Promote team concept and the mission and values of the Health Department. Perform other related work as required.
Responsibilities
Administrative/Clerical
- Greeting patients and visitors
- Answering phones/scheduling appointments
- Filling out and submitting insurance forms
- Establish and maintain patient charts
- Medical Records filing/updating/record keeping
- May perform other duties as required
Clinical
- Prepares/maintains examination rooms
- Prepares patients for examinations
- Assists LMP during examinations
- Scheduling/reporting laboratory work
- Maintains inventories and orders medication
- Coordinates with LMP to obtain appropriate prescription medication for patients
- May perform other duties as required
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Ability
- Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology as well as laboratory techniques, clinical procedures, and pharmaceutical principles
- Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms
- Customer service-oriented attitude/behavior
- Employ active listening, time management, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to use medical equipment, computers, medical and office software
Education/Experience
- High School graduate or GED equivalent
- Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant course
Licenses and Certifications
- AAMA certification or AMT registration preferred within one year of hire
Additional Requirements
- 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
- Monthly checks 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
- Proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100,000 or more in property damage
Physical Requirements
- Frequently required to stand and talk or hear
- Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
Hazardous Conditions
- Risk of verbal and physical threats from clients
- Use of keyboard and computer monitor (repetitive hand motions and potential eye strain)
- Possible exposure to airborne pathogens
Working Conditions
- The noise level in the work environment is mild to moderate
- 90% office-based, 10% field
Equipment/Materials Used
- Common office machines including computer, printer, calculator, telephone equipment, tele-health system, copier, scanner, and facsimile
- May drive your personal or Agency vehicle
Pay
Paygrade: B07 ($23.13 - $33.56 per hour, depending on experience)
$5,500 Hiring Bonus available until 10/31/26 (2-year commitment, staggered-taxed payout)
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 6% initial 401K match
- Potential for tuition reimbursement
- Generous paid vacation, floating holiday, community service day, mental health days, paid holidays, etc.
- Student loan forgiveness (NHSC & Public Service)
- Employee Assistance & Wellness Benefits