Behavioral Health Medical Assistant - Day Shift

PeaceHealth; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical/dental/vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer/2

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health for a full-time, day shift. The position includes patient intake, vital signs, injections, and assistive care under physician supervision in a behavioral health setting.

Requirements include an accredited MA program and national certification eligibility, Basic Life Support, and excellent teamwork. Proficiency with EMR and healthcare privacy principles is expected.

Qualifications

• Accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a medical office preferred.
• National certifications acceptable: CMA/RMA/CMAC/NCT/NHA/AMCA/AAH/NAHPUSA, etc.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with computer and office equipment; EMR familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination and records history and vital signs.
• Prepares exam/treatment rooms and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Administers injections; applies splints and dressings per provider orders.
• Sterilizes equipment and prepares for procedures.
• May transport specimens and schedule tests or appointments.
• Maintains patient files and enters data into EMR.
• Performs phone screening of patients for clinical staff.
• Collaborates across departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical Assistant program

National Certification (CMA/RMA/CMAC)

Vital signs & patient intake

Injections & wound care

EMR/data entry

Team collaboration

Basic Life Support

Privacy & confidentiality

Time management

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

MOA exam eligibility

Job description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health for a full-time, day shift. The position includes patient intake, vital signs, injections, and assistive care under physician supervision in a behavioral health setting.

Requirements include an accredited MA program and national certification eligibility, Basic Life Support, and excellent teamwork. Proficiency with EMR and healthcare privacy principles is expected.