Hours: 1-2 days/wk
Job Summary:
The Medical Assistant for the Deschutes Rim Health Clinic supports and facilitates the work of our primary health care providers in the care and treatment of patients. This position is responsible for patient care management, clinical organization and sterilization, confidential communications and administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the health clinic’s services to patients.
Essential Duties:
Room patients; obtain chief complaints, vitals, pertinent medical history, and medication reconciliation. Records all information in EMR and communicates findings with provider
Assist provider during patient exams/minor surgical procedures; administer and provide medication and immunizations as ordered
Perform phlebotomy draws, CLIA-waived tests, EKGs, etc and accurately document in EMR
Administer immunizations as directed and document appropriately in EMR
Dispense appropriate educational materials to support health maintenance and/or to promote
Clean rooms & equipment between patients
Maintain competency in sterile fields to ensure infection control and safe environment
Communicate with patients about labs, test results, referrals, and other provider orders; follows up on requested referrals, labs, and imaging to ensure they are received by the facility and patient has scheduled
Route test results to provider for review and documents in EMR
Other duties as assigned
Abide by HIPAA regulations for confidentiality
Preferred Skills, Abilities, Experience, Education and Knowledge:
Education: Completion of a medical assistant program; or completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces; or completion of Basic Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program; or completion of Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program; or equivalent experience
Experience working in healthcare field for 2+ years
Experience with any EMR program
Knowledge of pertinent regulatory requirements including disposal of medical waste and exposure to bloodborne pathogens
Required Skills, Abilities, Experience, Education and Knowledge:
Minimum of HS diploma or GED
Good interpersonal skills for effective interactions with patients in discomfort or pain
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
Ability to effectively multi-task and accurately complete tasks; be detail oriented and organized
Ability to use good judgement and solve problems
At least basic competency in computers/software
Knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare operations, and/or basic medical assisting skills
Benefits
Unpaid Protected Sick Leave accrued at a rate of 1 hour SL for each 30 hours worked after the 90-day probationary period
Free Parking
On-the-job training
Required certifications, licenses and training
On-the-job or offsite training to bring skills up to competency levels
American Heart Association approved CPR certification (required within 3 months of hire)
AAMA or NCCT
The following are required prior to employment
Background Check
Drug testing (Federal Laws followed)
Reference checks
This position is conditional on successful completion of an initial probationary period of three months (90 days). This is an ‘at will’ position which means employment can be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause.