Clinic Technician (EMT) - Rheumatology

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Oregon seeks an EMT/medical assistant to assist practitioners with procedures, manage telephone prescription orders, and maintain accurate patient records. The role supports relay of test results under physician or mid-level supervision.

You'll work within Samaritan Rheumatology teams that serve Benton, Lincoln, and Linn counties, contributing to care across diverse patient populations and collaborating with multidisciplinary clinicians to ensure safe, effective care

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Oregon EMT or Paramedic licensure required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• Experience or training in medical terminology preferred.
• Lab/EKG experience preferred.
• EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist practitioner in procedures and patient care.
• Process telephone prescription orders/refills.
• Maintain patient records and relay test results.
• Perform delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under supervision.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Terminology

Communication

Team Building

Social Perceptiveness

Education

Oregon EMT or Paramedic license

Tools

EMR systems

Lab/EKG experience

Job description

Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results. Performs delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a physician or mid-level practitioner.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results. Performs delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a physician or mid-level practitioner.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Samaritan Rheumatology teams at Samaritan Health Services provide health care services to residents and health care providers in Benton, Lincoln, and Linn counties. Some of the disorders that we treat include: Arthritis, Autoimmune diseases, and Inflammatory diseases in the joints, muscles and soft tissue.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Current unencumbered Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic licensure required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• Experience or training in medical terminology preferred.
• Lab/EKG experience preferred.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
• Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
• Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
• Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
• (11 - 33% of the time)
• (34 - 66% of the time)
• (67 - 100% of the time)
• WALK - INCLINE
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
• PULL (0-20 pounds force)
• CLIMB - STAIRS
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
• LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
• SQUAT Repetitive
• KNEEL (on knees)
• REACH - Upward
• SIT
• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
• ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
• ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• FINGER DEXTERITY
• PINCH Fingers
• CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
• STAND
• BEND FORWARD at waist
• REACH - Forward
• GRASP Hand/Fist
• PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
• PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
• PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
• PUSH (60 or more pounds force)