Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant position at Lancaster Family Health Center at Beverly in Salem, OR. Full time, non-exempt. 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week). EMR system is EPIC. $22.73–$33.47/hour DOE. Additional pay for bilingual skills, paid on hours worked.

Hiring/Retention Bonus

• At hire: $1,500.00
• At 180 days (6 months): $2,000.00
• At 12 months: $1,500.00
• Bonus prorated based on Full-Time Equivalency (FTE)

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more

What You’ll Do

• Maintain patient medical records, updating patient medical history, current status including vital signs, medical treatments and medication provided.
• Review and update patient immunization records.
• Prepare for patient visits: review the patient file, including requests for labs, referrals and correspondence; verify and ensure necessary reports are present; provide updates to Provider team as needed.
• Collaborate with Providers to ensure efficiency of schedules and continuity of care; discuss patients scheduled for the day including pre-visit prep.
• Prepare and maintain patient exam rooms, ensuring appropriate supplies are in the room and necessary equipment is present and sterilized.
• Prepare patients for examinations, explaining medical treatment procedures as needed.
• Provide limited education and/or coaching for patients within scope, including discharge information and responding to follow-up questions.
• Instruct patients about medication and possible allergic reactions.
• Respond to patients’ questions and concerns in person and via email exchange; if the question is outside of scope, direct inquiries to appropriate person.
• Assist physician during examinations, procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries.
• Anticipate Providers’ needs and manage Providers’ requests.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens; complete screenings; collect and review patient data per protocol; follow up on test results as directed by healthcare Providers; document specimens collected and results in electronic medical record (EMR).
• Prepare and administer medication as directed by a physician.
• Perform clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency approved by the US Department of Education is required.
• Completion of one of the following:
  • Graduation from a medical assisting program (may be a one-year certificate/diploma program or a two-year Associate Degree program) accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES); this program must be comprised of at least 720 hours of medical assistant training, including at least 160 hours in a clinical externship;
  • Graduation from an apprentice program approved by the state;
  • Complete at least 720 hours of Medical Assistant college education; OR
  • Earn an equivalent amount of military training related to medical assisting.
• Currently a certified MA, or eligible to take the certification.
• One year’s experience as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
• Current documentation for one of the following credentials offered through a national accrediting organization is required within 90 days of hire:
  • Certified Medical Assistant through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA);
  • American Medical Technologists (AMT) Registered Medical Assistant;
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant through National Healthcareer Association (NHA); or
  • National Certified Medical Assistant through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required within 90 days of hire. Certifications must be maintained and remain current.
• Spanish-speaking skills preferred at a level 10.
• Medical knowledge for understanding theories, reasons, and technical aspects of medicine.
• Strong people skills to handle different personalities, backgrounds, and personal situations.
• Strong multi-tasking ability to handle the variety and pace of work.
• Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Epic and EMR.

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”