Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Oregon Walk-in Care

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and disability benefits

Tuition assistance and professional发展

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for Navarre OB/GYN. The role involves indirect/direct patient care under provider supervision, documenting needs, and supporting care planning.

You may assist with medications and vital signs, align with state guidelines, and participate in team-based care within a high-volume clinic. Essential qualifications include a High School/GED and enrollment in an approved Medical Assistant program within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Externship or clinical lab training completed (preferred).
• 1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience preferred.
• Active MA certifications within 12 months of start date or ABR-OE acceptable where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Record and document patient information and vital signs.
• Assist providers with patient examinations and procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed.
• Collect specimens and prepare them for testing.
• Explain treatment procedures and instructions to patients.
• Maintain clean and sterile clinical environment.

Skills

Record patient history and vital signs

Medication administration

Laboratory specimen collection

Customer and patient communication

Sterilization and infection control

Office duties and documentation

Medical terminology

Multitasking in high-volume settings

Education

High School/GED

Medical Assistant program enrollment within 30 days

Tools

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

ABR-OE recognition (Order Entry)

BLS Certification

Job description

Medical Assistant – Job Profile Optimization

02/04/2026

Mercy Health

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Medical Assistant – Navarre OB/GYN

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled clinical professional that provides indirect and/or direct patient care within the scope of practice and in alignment with the standards of excellence and quality. Under the direction of the provider, the Medical Assistant contributes to the completion of the patient’s chief complaint (including, but not limited, to respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, height, weight, and temperature), documents patient/family needs, participates in planning and implementing care for patients, and may administers ordered medications (oral, injection, topically, etc.) within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements within the Medical Assistant role.
• Identifies significant changes in patient condition through data collection and reports them to the provider.
• Troubleshoots issues and escalates problems to provider, direct supervisor, or appropriate internal resource.
• Demonstrates standards of excellence in care in all interactions, for both internal and external customers.
• Maintains clinical and administrative skills per the departmental competency guidelines to meet patient care and daily operational needs.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

• High School/GED (required)
• Enrollment in an approved Medical Assistant program (required within 30 days employment)

Required Licensing & Certifications

• Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the following (required within 12 months of start date):
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); American Association of Medical Assisting
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA); American Medical Technologists
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA); National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)(not accepted in the state of South Carolina)
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA); National Association for Health Professionals (not accepted in the state of South Carolina)
• (NRCMA or NCMA certifications are not accepted in the state of South Carolina)
• If incumbent is unable to obtain MA certification, an Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) is acceptable (not accepted in the state of South Carolina)
• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Experience

• Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred)
• 1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
• Provide authorized prescription and drug refill information for pharmacies as directed by provider.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.
• Successfully completes skills or competency checklists to be able to help physicians examine and treat patients, performing such tasks as handing them instruments, giving injections, removing sutures, changing dressings on wounds.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to collaboratively work with patients, families, and teams within a high-volume environment.
• Medical terminology
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to use standard office equipment (i.e. computer, copier, phone, fax machine)

Training

None

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]