Medical Assistant

PeaceHealth; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 3,529,000 - 4,764,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403b retirement plan

Wellness benefits

Discount program

Expanded EAP and mental health program

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant for a Per Diem/Relief position in Oregon. The role supports physicians and care teams in delivering patient care within MA scope of practice. The salary ranges from $25.62 to $34.58 per hour, depending on education, experience, and applicable agreements.

The position involves patient prep, room setup, injections, wound care, charting in EMR, scheduling, and collaboration with multiple departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Accredited Medical Assistant program or MOA path required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a medical office.
• National MA certification required per Oregon/Alaska rules (AAMA/AMT/NCCT/ NHA/ AMCA/AAH).
• Basic Life Support required on hire.
• Ability to protect patient privacy and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proficient with computers and office equipment; familiarity with multi-line phones and billing preferred.
• Strong time management and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of asepsis principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and record history and vitals.
• Set up exam rooms and maintain supplies/equipment.
• Administer injections, dressings, wound care as ordered.
• Sterilize and prepare treatments; maintain equipment.
• Transport specimens as needed.
• Schedule tests and follow-up appointments.
• Maintain patient files and data entry in EMR.
• Provide phone screening to clinicians.
• Collaborate with multiple departments for smooth clinic operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS certification

EMR experience

Medical Assistant certification

Office computer skills

Education

Medical Assistant certificate

Tools

EMR software

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $25.62 – $34.58. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

In collaboration with the healthcare team, assists physicians/providers in the delivery of patient care working within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant.

Details of the Position

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable. Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable.
• Prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; selects, setup and maintains medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures and/or anesthesia interview as applicable.
• Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• May transport specimens.
• May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow up appointments.
• May maintain patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record.
• May provide phone screening of the patient to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.
• Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Accredited Program Required: Medical Assistant or Accredited Program Required: Medical Office Assistant that allows caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam will be considered (e.g. associate degree in Allied Health) or Apprenticeship Required: Medical Assistant
• Minimum of 1 year Preferred: experience in a medical office
• Required: National Medical Assistant Certification OREGON AND ALASKA REQUIREMENT ONLY: When referring to the National Certification requirement, the following are acceptable in meeting that requirement. Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants AAMA; Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT); Clinical Medical Assistant certification through the National Health Career Associates (NHA); National Certified Medical Assistant through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) administered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Allied Health (AAH); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant administered by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHPUSA) or
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality. (Required)
• Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members. (Required)
• Proficiency in the use of computer and office equipment. Familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems and insurance billing preferred. (Required)
• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks. (Required)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. (Required)
• Understand the principles of asepsis if applicable. (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

OREGON:

• Education: NHA CCMA certification fulfills the education requirement.

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers.

• 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions
• wellness benefits
• discount program
• expanded EAP and mental health program

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