Medical Assistant

Mosaic Community Health; Monmouth (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosaic Community Health is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to join its primary care team in Central Oregon. The MA provides direct patient care and supports providers, including rooming patients, medication reconciliation, and coordinating visits with the care team.

The role involves in-office testing, patient education, and documenting the plan of care. CPR is required and CMA certification is preferred, with HRSA-compliant home-visit and community-based care options described in the

Qualifications

• High School/GED is required or better.
• 0–2 years healthcare experience or a Bachelor’s degree may be considered in lieu of experience.
• CPR certification is required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pre-visit chart scrub and review medications, immunizations, allergies and health maintenance.
• Rooming patients and assisting with clinical procedures.
• Prepare, administer and document medications and vaccines.
• Review care plan with patient and document AVS for follow-up.

Skills

Critical thinking

Excellent communication

Documentation skills

Teamwork

Education

High School/GED

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Description

The Medical Assistant (MA) is a member of the primary care team who provides direct patient care and provider support. The goal is to provide coordinated patient-centered clinical support related to visit-level care. The MA facilitates the coordinated planning of office visits via patient and team collaboration, the initial rooming of patients during office visits (including medication reconciliation, risk factor review, and health maintenance review), provider support during office visits, reviews with patient the plan of care, and assists with follow-up as needed. In addition, the MA may also perform in-office testing and clinic services (phlebotomy, EKG, hearing and vision testing, etc.), preparation and maintenance of exam rooms, maintenance of patient records, and other tasks as requested by medical providers.

• Pre-visit chart scrub (EMR): Including, but not limited to referrals, reviewing medications, Immunizations, allergies, future and standing lab orders, health maintenance due, and preventive care needs.
• Medication, Immunization, and allergy reconciliation.
• Rooming the patient may happen in person or remote: Including, but not limited to vitals/medical records/reconciling care everywhere with health history (remote rooming is applicable to MA II and MA III only).
• Prepare, administer, and document medications and vaccines.
• Assist with clinical procedures.
• Review provider recommendations and after visit summary (AVS) with patient.
• Address patient encounters via electronic health records.
• Conduct clinical services: Including, but not limited to EKG, pulse oximetry, hearing & vision testing, collect and/or process lab specimens, spirometer, venipuncture.
• Schedule patient appointments, coordination of care with appropriate staff (e.g. CHW, PharmD, RNCC, Nutrition) for appointments or tests with specialists.
• Deliver patient care within HRSA services scope and approved locations, encompassing patient homes, community-based sites, and providing home-based care when necessary and in adherence to defined services and safety protocols.

Clinic Operations

• Care of the clinic, maintain cleanliness.
• Supply ordering.
• Room Stocking.
• Sterile Instrument Processing.
• Quality Assurance routine tasks (including but not limited to running controls, checking expiration dates, etc.).

Skills & Knowledge

Critical thinking and problem solving skills. Must have excellent written, verbal, telephone and interpersonal communication skills. Familiarity/experience with client interaction on the telephone. Knowledge of available basic community services. Basic typing skills (such as 30 WPM). Basic personal computer skills and comfort with Microsoft Windows operating system. EHR experience, EPIC experience a plus.

Who We Are

Mosaic Community Health prides itself on being an innovative health system that pioneers unique and creative ways to provide and improve patient access to health care. Since our founding in 2002 we have proudly served insured and uninsured patients regardless of age, ethnicity, or income. We focus on a holistic approach to patient care by incorporating behavioral health, pharmacy, and nutrition support to serve patients in the most meaningful way. At Mosaic Community Health, you will work with incredibly dedicated and mission-centered peers and be part of a dynamic team-based environment. Mosaic Community Health offers more than just a job, it is a lifestyle. A lifestyle of serving others, being an integral part of your community, work/life balance, and enjoying the outdoors. Central Oregon offers over 300 days of sunshine a year, so enjoy a PTO day on the mountain, biking/hiking trails, or the river! A lifestyle that improves lives, including yours.

Qualifications

Education

High School/GED or better.

Experience

0–2 year(s) of healthcare experience or Bachelor’s degree in related field may be considered in lieu of experience.

Licenses & Certifications

• CPR (Required)
• Certified Med Assistant (Preferred)

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