Certified Medical Assistant

Community-Counseling-Solutions; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Floating holidays

Community service day

Mental health days

Paid holidays

Student loan forgiveness

EAP & Wellness

Job summary

Community Counseling Solutions in Pendleton, OR is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to support both front-office and clinical tasks in our Pendleton Outpatient clinic. You will work under Licensed Medical Personnel to assist with patient care, examinations, and administrative duties.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, with AAMA certification preferred within one year.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, lab techniques, clinical procedures and pharmacology.
• Effective communication in oral and written forms.
• Customer service-oriented attitude with active listening and time management.

Responsibilities

• Administrative/clerical tasks: greet patients, answer phones, schedule appointments, submit insurance forms, maintain patient charts, filing.
• Clinical tasks: prepare/maintain exam rooms, assist during examinations, schedule and report lab work, manage medication inventories and prescriptions.
• Support LMP and team to promote mission and values; perform other duties as required.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology

Medical terminology

Laboratory techniques

Clinical procedures

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Critical thinking

Software proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program graduate

Job description

Description

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant

Location: Pendleton Outpatient

Supervisor: Practice Manager (Admin), Medical Director (Clinical)

FLSA: *Non-Exempt Hourly, 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Paygrade: B07 ($23.13 - $33.56 per hour, depending on experience)

*** $5,500 Hiring Bonus available until 10/31/26!!

(2 year Commitment, Staggered-taxed Payout)

Community Counseling Solutions provides a team-based Servant Leadership environment! Located in Eastern Oregon with year-round recreation based near the Columbia River and at the base of the Blue Mountains. Big city amenities in rural family-oriented communities.

Our mission is to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities and we’re looking for motivated employees to help us continue our vision!

CCS has a benefit package including, but not limited to:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 6% initial 401K match
• Potential for tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid vacation, floating holiday, community service day, mental health days, paid holidays, etc.
• Student loan forgiveness (NHSC & Public Service)
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Benefits

Assist care providers with the delivery of patient care and treatment. Interact with patients both in person while performing simple procedures / treatments and by phone. Perform a wide variety of administrative/clerical and clinical duties under the direction of the Licensed Medical Personnel (LMP). Promote team concept and the mission and values of the Health Department. Perform other related work as required.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Administrative/Clerical:

• Greeting patients and visitors
• Answering phones/scheduling appointments
• Filling out and submitting insurance forms
• Establish and maintain patient charts
• Medical Records filing/updating/record keeping
• May perform other duties as required

Clinical:

• Prepares/maintains examination rooms
• Prepares patients for examinations
• Assists LMP during examinations
• Scheduling/reporting laboratory work
• Maintains inventories and orders medication
• Coordinates with LMP to obtain appropriate prescription medication for patients
• May perform other duties as required

Requirements

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability: Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology as well as laboratory techniques, clinical procedures and pharmaceutical Revised 4/7/2017 Medical Assistant principles. Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms. Customer service-oriented attitude/behavior. Employ active listening, time management and critical thinking skills. Ability to use medical equipment, computers, medical and office software.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Requirements:

High School graduate or GED equivalent.

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant course.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

AAMA certification or AMT registration preferred within one year of hire.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380.

In addition to a pre-employment background check, each employee, volunteer, and contractor shall be checked on a monthly basis against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists, as well as other federal and state agency lists. If it is discovered that an employee, volunteer or contractor is excluded or sanctioned it will be the cause for immediate termination of employment, volunteering, or the termination of the contract.

PRE HIRE DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED

PERSONAL AUTO INSURANCE

Must hold a valid driver’s license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned Vehicles utilized for CCS business such as client service purposes, travel between business offices and the community, to attend required meetings and trainings.

Must show proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100,000 or more in property damage and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS.

The employee’s insurance is primary with CCS insurance being secondary. CCS reserves the right to deny any employee the use of a vehicle owned by CCS.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Hazardous Conditions: Risk of verbal and physical threats from clients. Use of keyboard and computer monitor (repetitive hand motions and potential eye strain). Possible exposure to airborne pathogens.
• Working Conditions: The noise level in the work environment is mild to moderate; 90% office-based, 10% field.
• Equipment / Materials Used: Common office machines including computer, printer, calculator, telephone equipment, tele-health system, copier, scanner, and facsimile. May drive your personal or Agency vehicle.