Compassionate Medical Assistant - Urology Clinic (Full-Time)

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health Urology Clinic in Salem, Oregon is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patients and providers, ensuring safe, efficient, and compassionate visits. Responsibilities include preparing patients for procedures, recording vital signs, documenting orders, and coordinating care with a focus on high-quality patient-centered service.

The role requires certification and BLS within 30 days, with prior healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Medical Assistant certification or registration from a nationally recognized credentialing agency.
• BLS required within 30 days of hire.
• Ideally prior experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and monitor for changes, alert physicians to critical situations.
• Obtain patient history and document vital signs.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist with scheduling.
• Take patient photos and maintain photo records.
• Document physician orders and coordinate care.
• Perform waived lab tests and ensure medication safety.
• Provide thorough discharge instructions and coordinate referrals.
• Maintain exam room cleanliness and restock supplies.
• Document interactions and manage refill requests in the system.
• Adapt to patient flow and collaborate to ensure efficient care.

Education

CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)

RMA (Registered Medical Assistant)

CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant)

NCMA (Nationally Certified Medical Assistant)

Equivalent MA credential

Tools

Epic Ambulatory

Job description

Salem Health Urology Clinic in Salem, Oregon is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patients and providers, ensuring safe, efficient, and compassionate visits. Responsibilities include preparing patients for procedures, recording vital signs, documenting orders, and coordinating care with a focus on high-quality patient-centered service.

The role requires certification and BLS within 30 days, with prior healthcare experience preferred.