Certified Medical Assistant- Family Practice

Optum; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing exceptional patient care, assisting in clinical procedures, and ensuring smooth patient flow in a fast-paced environment. You'll be an integral part of a multi-specialty clinic that values teamwork and work-life balance. With a commitment to continuous education and professional development, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on patient health and well-being. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive pay

Work-life balance

Teamwork and trust environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have a medical assistant certification.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Directs patient flow and prepares patients for exams.
• Obtains patient history and vital signs for documentation.
• Communicates lab results and instructs patients on medications.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to work well with providers and clinical staff

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Calmness in emergency situations

Understanding of age-related differences in patient care

Ability to develop cooperative relationships

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate from a medical assistant program

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Description - External

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together



Explore opportunities at The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. For more than 75 years, our multi-specialty group has been committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and fulfilling careers to our team members. As a leading clinic in Oregon's mid-Willamette Valley, we serve more than a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany and Philomath. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together



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



Supports Family practice. 633 North Albany Road Northwest



Primary Responsibilities:

• 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, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within


• Directs patient flow and prepares patients for exams


• Obtains chief complaint, patient history, vital signs, and any other pertinent information and ensures accurate documentation in the EHR in a timely manner


• Retrieves and communicates laboratory and radiology test results and instructs patients regarding medications and treatment per practitioner's instructions


• Accepts and returns patient phone calls in a timely manner, as per provider direction, with accurate documentation


• Assists providers with clinical procedures as directed per national standards of practice


• 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


• Proactively monitors provider schedules for accuracy


• Performs injections under direct supervision of provider per clinic policy, as needed


• Actively participate in the cleaning of shared work areas. Keeping exam rooms clean, neat and stocked


• Participates in the orientation and training of new employees

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Qualifications - External

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Certificate from a medical assistant program (AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT)


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues to patients and caregivers as well as internal team members


• Proven ability to work well with providers, clinical staff, and patients


• Proven ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work


• Proven ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations


• Proven ability to work with a diverse population and understand the age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers


• Proven ability to tactfully discuss issues and develop cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.





Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.



OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.