Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

The Corvallis Clinic; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced clinic environment. This role involves assisting healthcare providers with clinical procedures, managing patient records, and ensuring effective communication with patients regarding their care. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative team culture, embracing the clinic's commitment to service and quality. With a focus on work-life balance and generous benefits, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact on the community's health and well-being.

Benefits

Work-life balance

9 Paid Holidays

Generous Personal Leave Accrual

Medical and Dental Benefits

Employer contribution to HSA and HRA

Employer paid Long Term Disability

401k with discretionary match

Pay on Demand

Casual Fridays

Employee engagement events

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and a medical assistant certificate.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist practitioners with procedures and maintain patient records.
• Direct patient flow and prepare patients for exams.
• Communicate test results and instruct patients on medications.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to multitask

Calmness in emergency situations

Ability to work with diverse populations

Teamwork and relationship building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate from a medical assistant program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Compensation: $18.00 - $27.00 per hour

Summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides patient care in accordance with established methods and techniques and conforms to recognized standards. The CMA assists practitioners in performing procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records, and relaying test results.

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Will participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards document. To this end, the employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within.
2. Directs patient flow and prepares patients for exams.
3. Obtains chief complaint, patient history, vital signs, and any other pertinent information and ensures accurate documentation in the EHR in a timely manner.
4. Retrieves and communicates laboratory and radiology test results and instructs patients regarding medications and treatment per practitioner’s instructions.
5. Accepts and returns patient phone calls in a timely manner, as per provider direction, with accurate documentation.
6. Assists providers with clinical procedures as directed per national standards of practice.
7. Improves the quality of care through continuing education and self-evaluation of the effectiveness of care. This includes attendance and participation in most in-services/department meetings and remaining current on clinic/department policies and procedures.
8. Proactively monitors provider schedules for accuracy.
9. Performs injections under direct supervision of the provider per clinic policy, as needed.
10. Actively participates in the cleaning of shared work areas, keeping exam rooms clean, neat, and stocked.
11. Participates in the orientation and training of new employees.

Education, Licensure and Experience:

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Certificate from a medical assistant program required (AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT).
3. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire required.

Knowledge and Skills:

1. Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues to patients and caregivers as well as internal team members.
2. Ability to work well with providers, clinical staff, and patients.
3. Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work.
4. Ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations.
5. Ability to work with a diverse population and understand the age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers.
6. Ability to tactfully discuss issues and develop cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.

Perks and Benefits:

• Work-life balance is a top priority at The Corvallis Clinic
• 7 holidays + 2 floating holidays = 9 Paid Holidays! Early release on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
• Generous Personal Leave Accrual
• Benefits: Medical w/ HSA or HRA, Dental, Flexible Spending Acct (FSA)
• Employer contribution to HSA and HRA (when enrolled in Medical Plan)
• Employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD), Basic Life/AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Benefits (Vision, Life Insurance and AD&D, Pet Insurance, Aflac, Legal Shield)
• Retirement - 401k eligible and auto enrolled after 90 days, 100% vested from day 1, with discretionary clinic match after 1 year (w/hours requirement) and discretionary Profit Share after 2 years (w/hours requirement).
• Pay on Demand (up to 2x per month)
• Casual Fridays (with clinic approved attire)
• Year-round employee engagement events and festivities
• Team centered culture, delivering exceptional medical care with compassion and a commitment to service