Bethel School District is seeking qualified applicants for a Medical Assistant position.
Hours: 24 hours a week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday/120 days (8 hrs/day, 3 days per week)
Hourly rate: $19.71 – $24.99 per hour, depending on years of experience.
This position follows the school calendar, including breaks.
Minimum Qualifications:
2 years of experience as a medical assistant in Family Practice or Pediatrics
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
Oregon Driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual Spanish/English
Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants AAMA; Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT); Clinical Medical Assistant certification through the National Health Career Associates (NHA); National Certified Medical Assistant through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) administered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Allied Health (AAH); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant administered by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHPUSA)
Previous experience in Electronic Health Record (EHR)
First Aid/CPR certificate, training on site available
Job Summary:
Performs medical duties under the supervision of Nurse Practitioner including taking medical history, measuring vital signs and giving injections
Administrative tasks include, but are not limited to, management of Vaccine Program, maintaining inventory of medical supplies, assuring a clean environment
Assists Nurse Practitioner with referrals, medication refills and insurance authorization
Strict adherence to established State laws, Bethel School District Policy and Bethel Health Center Policies and Procedures
Job Expectations:
Experience in EHR and proficiency in computers preferred
Professional and courteous demeanor
Excellent time-management skills
Part of a team that provides excellent service to the health center population
Knowledge of community resources
Knowledge of medical coding and billing
Knowledge of vaccines and ability to administer vaccinations
Ability to work calmly in stressful situations
Ability to communicate precisely, accurately and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to work harmoniously with students, parents, staff, and administrators from diverse backgrounds
Ability to apply and follow HIPAA and FERPA confidentiality laws
Ability to lift 20 lbs
Examples of work:
These duties are illustrative only. Other duties may be assigned.
Prepare patients for examination or treatment; obtain vital signs, measure height and weight, obtain reason for visit and accurately record information in electronic chart
Assist provider with examinations, in-house lab testing, immunizations and in-office surgeries
Understand all lab protocols and facilitate accurate lab specimens sent to outside lab providers
Perform tasks as assigned by Nurse Practitioner
Facilitate referrals to outside providers and follow up regarding referral, document and communicate as needed
Call patients with results and document accordingly, as assigned
Assist with maintaining a clean environment
Sterilize instruments
Medical supply inventory and ordering
Manage Vaccine Program per Oregon Immunization Program standards, including ordering and inventory
Perform front desk duties when assigned, (e.g., managing appointment schedule, organizing patient records)
Call patients and answer phone using a clear, pleasant and audible speaking voice, and relaying messages in a timely and accurate manner
Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of students and the health center program
To apply, please follow the link to TalentEd Recruit and Hire https://bethelor.schoolspring.com/