Certified Medical Assistant

Adventist Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Portland is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide non-invasive, routine clinical support under supervision of a licensed clinician. This role includes setting up exam rooms, taking vital signs, and coordinating referrals and lab tests.

Qualified applicants will have a High School diploma or GED, Medical Assistant Certification, and Basic Life Support. CMA/CCMA or equivalent certifications are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED is required.
• Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Phlebotomy certificate is preferred.
• CMA/CCMA or equivalent CMA certifications are required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients; maintains recall and care logs for lab tests and referrals.
• Obtains vital signs and reports findings to the physician.
• Performs audiometry and vision testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

Audiometry

Vision testing

Patient care

Education

High School Education/GED

Job description

Adventist Health Portland has been caring for East Portland since 1893, growing alongside the community we serve. Today, more than 2,300 employees are dedicated to whole-person care, mind, body and spirit, across our 302-bed medical center, emergency department, and network of clinics, urgent care, home care and hospice services. The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region.

Job Summary:

Performs non-invasive, routine, technical support services under the specific authorization and supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse midwife.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required

Licenses/Certifications:

• Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited institution: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred
• Phlebotomy certificate: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or California Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Medical Assistant - NCCT (NCCT) or Certified Medical Assistant- NHA (CMA-NHA) or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Medical Assistant (MA) or American Medical Tech Board MA (MA-AMT) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or National Emergency Medical Tech (NEMT): Required

Essential Functions:

• Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients. Maintains a patient recall system, including continuity of care log for lab tests, referrals and transfers.
• Obtains vital signs, and reports significant findings and pertinent patient observations to clinic physician.
• Performs audiometry and vision testing.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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