Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant (FT)

Location(s) Oregon City and Milwaukie

Pay Scale: $22-25.83 per hour depends upon medical experience and employment longevity.

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MyTeam Medical Staffing Services seeks to fill five (5) Medical Assistant positions; two (2) in Oregon City and three (3) in Milwaukie. Medical Assistants will have a minimum of 1-year current physician office or clinic experience preferably in Primary Care. Ideal Medical Assistant will have proven work experience and verifiable reference.

EDUCATION | CERTIFICATIONS | SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program: Required
• One year related experience and/or training; experience in primary care: Preferred
• Previous EPIC or EHR experience: Required
• Bi-lingual Spanish but not mandatory: Preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Certification through a nationally recognized Medical Assistant Certification program, such as AAMA, NCCT, AMT, or NHA - Required

JOB DUTIES

• Stocks and cleans exam rooms in between visits, cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment, and sets up appropriate equipment according to visit type.
• Assists patients with completion of forms (release of information, etc.).
• Documents in the medical record all patient activity and contact.
• Obtains prior authorizations as required.
• Transmits new and refill prescription orders.
• Inputs correct historical labs to maintain up to date lab results data on patients.
• Conducts patient follow-up, including referral paperwork and assisting patients in scheduling additional medical tests or appointments.
• Provides patient with after-visit summary, verbally reviews the information, and ensures all questions are answered and next steps in care are understood.
• Communicates lab results as directed by the provider either by letter or by phone.
• Communicates expected wait times to patients, providers and front office staff
• Assists in new employee training on specific tasks, as needed.
• Participates in team huddles to review the schedule at the start of the clinic day.
• Participates in process and quality improvement workflows.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to take and record vital signs and performed assigned lab tests.
• Ability to communicate professionally both orally and in writing with a service oriented approach, sometimes in stressful circumstances.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA policies.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to answer and utilize multiple line telephone.
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing information and/or policies and procedures.
• Must be able to display sensitivity to the population and patients served.
• Must be able to demonstrate a record of reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Intermediate or higher proficiency of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word)
• Ability to proficiently use EPIC Electronic Health Record.
• Ability to fluently speak, read, and write in Spanish highly preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.83 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Office
• Outpatient

Language:

• fluent English and prefer bilingual Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• current MA credential, e.g., CMA (AAMA), RMA, NCMA etc. (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Oregon City, OR 97045 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oregon City, OR 97045: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person