Certified Medical Assistant — Immunizations & Patient Care

Good Shepherd Health Care System; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 33,227 - 55,641; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Good Shepherd Health Care System is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide comprehensive clinical and administrative support in a fast-paced clinic setting. Responsibilities include patient intake, examination support, immunizations, and accurate EHR documentation, with emphasis on patient education and communication.

The role requires CMA certification and BLS, with experience handling diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; CMA certification preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant and BLS certification required.
• Experience working with diverse populations; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patient intake and preparation including vital signs and medical history.
• Support examinations and procedures; maintain sterile equipment.
• Administer immunizations and vaccines per protocol; manage EHR documentation.
• Educate patients and respond to medical questions and appointment scheduling.
• Perform point-of-care tests (EKG, glucose) and other basic diagnostics.
• Support nursing visits, injections, and routine procedures.
• Document clinical findings accurately in the EMR.
• Process prescription refills and route approvals as needed.
• Coordinate with providers, insurance, and pharmacies on care and coverage.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Clinical procedures

EHR documentation

Communication

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

BLS certification

Tools

EKG machine

Glucometer

Spirometry

Job description

Good Shepherd Health Care System is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide comprehensive clinical and administrative support in a fast-paced clinic setting. Responsibilities include patient intake, examination support, immunizations, and accurate EHR documentation, with emphasis on patient education and communication.

The role requires CMA certification and BLS, with experience handling diverse patient populations.