Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine Clinic
Good Shepherd Health Care System · Hermiston, OR · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$21.79/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Patient Care & Clinical Support
- Patient Intake & Preparation
- Examination & Procedure Support
- Clinical Procedures
- Patient Education
- Diagnostic Tests
- Nursing Visits
- Documentation & Records Management
- Electronic Health Records
- Prescription Management
- Communication & Coordination
- Respond to patient inquiries
- Coordinate with other healthcare providers
- Collaborate on prior authorizations
- Supply & Inventory Management
- Maintain clinical supplies
- Stock and reorder medications
- Administrative Support
- Support reception duties
- Procedural Documentation
- Perform other related duties
- Education: High school graduate or equivalent
- Licenses/ Certifications: Current BLS certification, Current Certified Medical Assistant certification (preferred)
- Experience: Ability to work with a culturally diverse population, bilingual and/or English Spanish speaking preferred
- Knowledge: Basic computer skills, knowledge of clinical equipment
- Auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds
- Clear and effective communication
- Visual acuity for observing patient conditions
- Tactile perception for assessing physical characteristics
- Motor coordination for reaching, grasping, handling, and using medical equipment
- Ability to lift to 50 pounds independently
- Frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds
- Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
- Walking and standing for long periods
- Sitting for long periods
- Indoor healthcare environment
- Variable indoor temperatures
- Frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment
- Fast-paced and unpredictable environment
- Variable noise levels
- Employer paid benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Sign-on bonus: USD $8,000 with a 3-year commitment
Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Working Conditions
Pay
Hourly Rate: USD $21.79 - USD $36.48
Schedule
Variable Hours: Position requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as patient care needs and clinic operations dictate