Clinical Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Admin

communitycare-centralhealth; Oregon; On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CommunityCare-CentralHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient intake and basic clinical tasks in Oregon. The role involves interviewing patients, recording vitals, processing specimens, and assisting clinicians with examinations.

Responsibilities include verifying demographics, performing CLIA-waived tests, documenting in the EHR, and coordinating patient care with providers. CPR certification and externship completion are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Diploma and/or National Medical Assistant Certification verifying graduation from a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent military healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Interview patient and record patient history; measure and record vital signs.
• Verify patient information and enter data into EHR/EPM.
• Greet patients, answer phone, provide information, and verify demographics/insurance.
• Collect, perform, document and report CLIA-waived lab tests (urine dip, pregnancy, finger stick glucose, occult blood, influenza, rapid strep).
• Collect and document specimen collection (blood, urine, stool, sputum).
• Prepare patients for examinations; assist provider with exams/procedures; prepare rooms and instruments.
• Complete pre-visit planning to support the clinical visit.
• Administer medications per formulary; follow Standing Delegation Orders.
• Dismiss patients and finalize orders; assist with referrals and scheduling.
• Maintain a clean environment; scribe duties if assigned; coordinate care and test follow-up.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Diploma and/or National Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

CommunityCare-CentralHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient intake and basic clinical tasks in Oregon. The role involves interviewing patients, recording vitals, processing specimens, and assisting clinicians with examinations.

Responsibilities include verifying demographics, performing CLIA-waived tests, documenting in the EHR, and coordinating patient care with providers. CPR certification and externship completion are required.