Certified Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Back Office

Samaritan Health Services; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Newport, Oregon is seeking a Medical Assistant to support practitioners with procedures, handle telephone prescription orders and refills, and maintain accurate patient records including test results.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, is registered or certified as a Medical Assistant, and holds Healthcare Provider BLS. Prior back-office experience and lab/EKG skills are preferred in a collaborative primary care team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Registered or Certified Medical Assistant required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• MA training or program completion preferred.
• Experience in medical back office preferred.
• Lab/EKG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists practitioner in performance of procedures.
• Relays test results and maintains patient records.
• Handles telephone prescription orders/refills and coordinates with pharmacy.

Skills

Patient Care

Adaptability

Communication

Team Building

Medical Terminology

Social Perceptiveness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Registered or Certified Medical Assistant

Healthcare Provider BLS

MA training program preferred

Job description

Samaritan Health Services in Newport, Oregon is seeking a Medical Assistant to support practitioners with procedures, handle telephone prescription orders and refills, and maintain accurate patient records including test results.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, is registered or certified as a Medical Assistant, and holds Healthcare Provider BLS. Prior back-office experience and lab/EKG skills are preferred in a collaborative primary care team.