Certified Medical Assistant - MAT

Community Counseling Solutions; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 31,863 - 46,232; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

6% 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid vacation

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance & Wellness Benefits

Job summary

Community Counseling Solutions is hiring a Medical Assistant for the Medication Assisted Treatment Program at Umatilla County Jail. The role includes both administrative and clinical duties, assisting with patient care and managing records.

Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of healthcare experience, a high school diploma or GED, and medical assistant certification. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in healthcare or equivalent education/experience.
• AAMA certification or AMT registration preferred within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Greeting patients and visitors.
• Performing morning medication administration rounds.
• Assisting LMP during examinations.
• Filling out and submitting insurance forms.

Skills

Knowledge of human anatomy

Medical terminology

Customer-service oriented

Active listening

Time management

Critical thinking skills

Ability to use medical equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Overview

Description

Job Title: Medical Assistant in Medication Assisted Treatment Program (Umatilla County Jail)

Department: Addictions Umatilla County

Reports to: BHRN Program Manager, Medical Director

FLSA: Non-Exempt (1.0 FTE - 40 hours per week) Mon-Fri with an early morning med pass (starting time at 3:00am)

Pay and Bonus: Paygrade: B07 ($23.13 - $33.56 per hour, depending on experience). $5,500 Hiring Bonus (Taxed, 2 staggered payments)

Role Description

The Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Medical Assistant will perform routine administrative and clinical/medical assignments, working primarily in the Umatilla County Jail, with some work performed in home or office settings. The MAT Medical Assistant will assist care providers with the delivery of patient care and treatment, interact with patients both in person while performing simple procedures/treatments and by phone, and perform a wide variety of administrative, clerical, and clinical duties under the direction of the Licensed Medical Personnel (LMP), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Medical Director. This position promotes a team-based approach and upholds the mission and values of Community Counseling Solutions.

Responsibilities

• Administrative/Clerical
  • Greeting patients and visitors
  • Answering phones and scheduling appointments
  • Filling out and submitting insurance forms
  • Establishing and maintaining patient charts
  • Medical records filing, updating, and record keeping
  • Other administrative duties as required
• Clinical
  • Performing morning medication administration rounds
  • Preparing and maintaining examination rooms
  • Preparing patients for examinations
  • Assisting LMP during examinations
  • Scheduling and reporting laboratory work
  • Maintaining inventories and ordering medication
  • Coordinating with LMP to obtain appropriate prescription medication for patients
  • Other clinical duties as required

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, laboratory techniques, clinical procedures and pharmaceutical principles. Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Customer-service oriented, with active listening, time management, and critical thinking skills. Ability to use medical equipment, computers, and medical/office software.

Education and Experience

• Minimum requirements: High School diploma or GED; graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• A minimum of 3 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in healthcare.
• AAMA certification or AMT registration preferred within one year of hire.

Background Checks and Compliance

• Criminal background checks as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380.
• Monthly checks against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists and other federal/state lists; exclusion or sanction leads to termination.
• Pre-employment drug screen required.

Other Requirements

• Personal auto insurance and valid driver’s license required for CCS business use; minimum liability coverage limits are $300,000 Bodily Injury and $100,000 Property Damage; CCS insurance is secondary.
• Physical requirements: ability to stand, talk/hear; occasional lifting up to 10 pounds; vision and focus requirements.

Work Environment

• Hazardous conditions: potential verbal and physical threats from clients; exposure to airborne pathogens.
• Typical environment: mostly office-based with some field work; noise level mild to moderate.
• Equipment: common office machines; may drive personal or agency vehicle.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 6% initial 401(k) match
• Potential for tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid vacation and paid holidays
• Student loan forgiveness
• Paid licensure supervision
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Benefits

Apply Directly at https://ccswebsite.org/employment/

About CCS

Community Counseling Solutions provides a team-based Servant Leadership environment. Located in Eastern Oregon with year-round recreation near the Columbia River and at the base of the Blue Mountains.