Certified Medical Assistant

CHI St Anthony Hospital; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 26,518 - 43,793; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Pendleton, Oregon. In this role, you will be integral to our care team, ensuring great patient well-being through various responsibilities, including patient screenings, clinical procedures, and health education.

To thrive in this position, you should bring strong clinical knowledge, a compassionate approach, and a commitment to patient care. Key certifications are needed, along with experience as a Medical Assistant being preferred. Join us in delivering top-quality care at CHI St. Anthony Hospital!

Qualifications

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or equivalent certification required.
• AHA Basic Life Support - CPR must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for the healthcare provider.
• Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Obtain and record vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and drug allergies.
• Draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for analysis.
• Administer medications and/or vaccines as ordered.
• Perform routine tests, including EKGs.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Technological fluency

Compassion for patient well-being

Adaptability

Education

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

AHA Basic Life Support - CPR

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.

• 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 EKG’s.

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

Certified MA: $22.51-31.79

Job Requirements

Required

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, or
• Certified Medical Assistant AAMA, or
• Certified Medical Assistant NHA, or
• National Certified Medical Assistant NCCT, or
• National Registered/Certified Medical Assistant NAHP, or
• Registered Medical Assistant AMT, or
• Registered Medical Assistant, or
• Cert Med Asst - MMCI,
• AHA Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 days of hire

Preferred

• High School Graduate General Studies
• High School GED General Studies
• 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 operating 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.