Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care

CommonSpirit Health; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Mercy Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team through direct patient care, clinical assistance, and coordinated administrative tasks. You will engage in comprehensive screenings, assist with procedures, provide health education, and leverage technology to coordinate care for diverse patient populations.

The role requires strong clinical knowledge, technical fluency, compassion, and a collaborative, learning-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• AHA BLS within 30 days.
• CMA credential required if hired as CMA; non-certified must become certified after hire.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Obtain and record vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problems.
• May draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
• May perform routine tests including EKGs.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Vaccinations

Administer medications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AHA BLS within 30 Days

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential

Job description

CHI Mercy Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team through direct patient care, clinical assistance, and coordinated administrative tasks. You will engage in comprehensive screenings, assist with procedures, provide health education, and leverage technology to coordinate care for diverse patient populations.

The role requires strong clinical knowledge, technical fluency, compassion, and a collaborative, learning-oriented mindset.