Certified Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, Oregon, is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support the care team through clinical procedures, screenings, health education, and seamless administrative coordination.

You will contribute to patient comfort by explaining instructions and addressing concerns, with a focus on compassionate, team-based care. The role emphasizes strong clinical knowledge, technological fluency, and a collaborative spirit open to continuous learning.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required/acceptable.
• One of the listed CMA certifications is required.
• AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Obtain and record vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications.
• May draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Administer medications and/or vaccines via various routes.
• May perform routine tests including EKGs.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant AAMA

Certified Medical Assistant NHA

National Certified Medical Assistant NCCT

National Registered/Certified Medical Assistant NAHP

Registered Medical Assistant AMT

Registered Medical Assistant

Cert Med Asst - MMCI

AHA BLS within 90 days of hire

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), you will be a vital pillar of our care team, significantly impacting patient well-being through direct support and seamless coordination.

Every day, you will actively collaborate on comprehensive screenings, assist with clinical procedures, provide essential health education, and expertly manage administrative tasks, leveraging technology to coordinate care for diverse patient populations. You will ensure patients feel at ease, patiently explaining instructions and addressing their concerns.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong clinical knowledge, technological fluency, genuine compassion for patient well-being, and an adaptable spirit keen on continuous learning and collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
• May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKGs.

Non Certified MA: $19.25 - 26.78 (encouraged to apply)

Certified MA: $22.51 - 31.79

Job Requirements / Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• One of the following:
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
• Certified Medical Assistant AAMA
• Certified Medical Assistant NHA
• National Certified Medical Assistant NCCT
• National Registered/Certified Medical Assistant NAHP
• Registered Medical Assistant AMT
• Registered Medical Assistant
• Cert Med Asst - MMCI
• AHA BLS within 90 days of hire

Preferred

• Medical Assistant experience

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed, licensed for 49, faith-based, acute care, level four trauma, critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton, Oregon area for more than 100 years. We are committed to the highest quality of patient care and safety; and to strengthening our community through wellness education. CHI St. Anthony Hospital is designed specifically to ensure that our physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals can continue to provide extraordinary care for our patients. The 103,000 square foot hospital features 4 operations rooms, 11 emergency rooms, 30 private patient rooms, and the latest medical equipment. St. Anthony Hospital has plenty of room to grow as needed by the community and will continue to provide the safest quality of care possible. St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient experience hospitals in 2021. CHI St. Anthony is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services-all recognized for quality, safety and service. To learn more go to www.sahpendleton.org

Pay Range

$22.51 - $31.79 /hour