Certified Medical Assistant

Salem Health; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering healthcare organization that has been serving the community since 1896. As a Certified Medical Assistant in the OB/Gyn Clinic, you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive patient care. Your responsibilities will include patient assessment, coordinating care, and ensuring accurate documentation. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment that prioritizes staff well-being and professional growth. With a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to community health, this role is perfect for those looking to make a real difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(K) Retirement Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Onsite Fitness Center

Education Assistance Program

Food and Drink Discounts

Discounts from Nike, Adidas, Carhartt

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Must hold current medical assistant certification from AAMA, AMT, NHA or NCCT.
• Experience in urgent care or family practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and identify life-threatening conditions.
• Coordinate and document physician orders and diagnostic tests.
• Provide clear discharge instructions and ensure follow-up.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Manual Dexterity

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

Epic Ambulatory

Job description

Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus Department: SHMG OBGYN Clinic Position Type: Unscheduled Start Time: 7:30Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.

We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There's something about Salem, Oregon!

Your Role With Us:

Certified Medical Assistant - OB/Gyn Clinic

This vital role involves comprehensive patient care through assessment, intervention, coordination, and documentation.

Key functions include:

• Patient Assessment & Monitoring - Evaluates patients, identifies life-threatening conditions, and alerts physicians accordingly.
• History & Vital Signs - Collects patient history, documents vital signs, and reassesses conditions after interventions.
• Prioritization of Care - Determines care priorities, intervenes in urgent cases, and escalates care when necessary.
• Physician Order Execution - Coordinates and documents physician orders, initiates diagnostic tests per protocol.
• Workflow Management - Adjusts to patient flow needs, ensuring continuity of care and efficiency.
• Discharge & Follow-Up - Provides clear discharge instructions, involves family, and ensures referrals/resources are available.
• Laboratory Testing - Performs basic lab tests, maintains competency in quality control and proficiency testing.
• Medication Management - Ensures medication safety, security, and proper administration per protocols.
• Clinical Competency - Demonstrates proficiency in all clinic-related patient care tasks.
• Accurate Documentation - Maintains precise records in Epic Ambulatory for visits, calls, and requests.
• Billing & Charges - Properly assigns facility charges for patient encounters.

Total Rewards Offerings:

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program
• Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
• Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
• Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others

Background/Expertise:

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations:

Must hold current medical assistant certification from AAMA, AMT, NHA or NCCT.Must hold current BLS certification. Experience:1. Experience in either an urgent care facility or family practice office preferred.Special knowledge, skills, & abilities: 1. Communications skills enabling adequate information flow in a pleasant manner, not only with co-workers and patients, but also with telephone, fax and computer communication. 2. Competency in the performance of patient care skills. 3. Organizational skills. 4. Interpersonal skills. 5. Adequate visual and hearing ability to read and perform clinical procedures safely. 6. Manual dexterity adequate to perform skills and procedures required for safe patient care. 7. Ability to safely pull and turn a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted and more than 100 pounds with assistance, and reach to accomplish duties. Comments/Other: * Ability to safely lift, pull, and turn a minimum of 50lbs. unassisted and over 100lbs. with assistance.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail]