Certified Medical Assistant

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Rosewood Family Health at Lents in Portland, OR seeks a Certified Medical Assistant. The role is 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) working in a clinic setting with Epic EMR.

The position offers a bilingual pay premium and a comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer-paid health insurance and a 403(b) retirement plan. In this role you will maintain patient records, prepare for visits, support the provider team, and assist with exams while ensuring patient education and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program or equivalent training.
• Current CMA certification or eligible to take certification within 90 days of hire.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient records and immunization histories.
• Prepare for patient visits and coordinate labs, referrals, and reports.
• Assist providers during exams and procedures.
• Prepare and sterilize exam rooms and equipment.
• Educate patients on medications and post-visit care.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Communication

Team collaboration

EMR proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

CMA/MA credential or eligible

CPR certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Brief

Certified Medical Assistant Portland, OR

Employment duration: Full time

Exempt Status: Non-exempt

Offer Relocation?: No

ID: 17238

Join our team as a Certified Medical Assistant at Rosewood Family Health at Lents in Portland, OR!

• Will work 36 hours per week.

Position Highlights

• 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
• EMR system is EPIC
• $24.66-$36.31/hour DOE
• $4,500.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
• At Hire: $1,350.00
• At 180 days (6 months): $1,800.00
• At 12 months: $1,350.00
• Bonus will be prorated based on Full-Time Equivalency (FTE)
• Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You’ll Do

• Maintains patient medical records, updating patient medical history, current status including vital signs, medical treatments and medication provided. Reviews and updates patient immunization records
• Prepares for patient visits. Reviews the patient file, including requests for labs, referrals and correspondence. Verifies and ensures necessary reports are present. Provides updates to Provider team as needed
• Collaborates with Providers to ensure efficiency of schedules and continuity of care. Discusses patients scheduled for the day including pre-visit prep
• Prepares and maintains patient exam rooms, ensuring that appropriate supplies are in the room and that necessary equipment is present and sterilized
• Prepares patient for examinations, explaining medical treatment procedures as needed
• Provides limited education and/or coaching for patients within scope. This includes discharge information and/or responding to follow-up questions. Instructs patients about medication and possible allergic reactions
• Responds to patients’ questions and concerns in person and via email exchange. If the question is outside of scope, directs inquiries to appropriate person
• Assists physician during examinations, procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries
• Anticipates Providers’ needs and manages Providers’ requests
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens. Completes screenings. Collects and reviews patient data per protocol. Follows up on test results as directed by healthcare Providers. Documents specimens collected and results in electronic medical record (EMR)
• Prepares and administers medication as directed by a physician
• Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) that is accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency approved by the US Department of Education is required
• Completion of one of the following:
• Graduation from a medical assisting program (may be a one-year certificate/diploma program or a two-year Associate Degree program) that is accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). This program must be comprised of at least 720 hours of medical assistant training, including at least 160 hours in a clinical externship;
• Graduation from an apprentice program that is approved by the state;
• Complete at least 720 hours of Medical Assistant college education; OR
• Earn an equivalent amount of military training that is related to medical assisting.
• Currently a certified MA, or eligible to take the certification
• One year’s experience as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• Current documentation for one of the following credentials offered through a national accrediting organization is required within 90 days of hire:
• Certified Medical Assistant through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); American Medical Technologists (AMT) Registered Medical Assistant; Certified Clinical Medical Assistant through National Healthcareer Association (NHA); or National Certified Medical Assistant through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Certifications must be maintained and remain current
• Spanish-speaking skills are preferred at a level 10
• Medical knowledge for understanding theories, reasons, and technical aspects of medicine
• Strong people skills to handle different personalities, backgrounds, and personal situations
• Strong multi-tasking ability to handle the variety and pace of work
• Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Epic and EMR

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