Medical Assistant

Shriners Hospitals for Children; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support their care team in Portland, OR. The ideal candidate will assist with patient intake, perform direct care tasks, and contribute to clinic operations in a compassionate pediatric environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

403(b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions

Paid time off and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Medical Assistant required.
• 1 Year Medical Assistant preferred.
• Certification by the American Association for Medical Assistants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care according to Outpatient Clinic standards.
• Obtains and graphs patient's growth data.
• Removes casts and instructs families on skin care.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Judgment

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Medical Assisting

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Job Overview

We currently have an opening for a full-time Medical Assistant to join our Portland, OR team. The Medical Assistant supports the medical and nursing staff in providing care to infants, toddlers, preschool-age, adolescent, and your adult patients during outpatient clinics by performing routine clerical tasks. Gathers information during the Intake process that assists the medical staff in diagnosing and treating patients. Information obtained includes patient history, heights and weights, vitals, allergies, medications, previous procedures, etc. Assists with cast applications and removals.

Schedule: Full-time M-F (in-person)

Holidays: 9 observed holidays per year

Compensation range: The hired applicant's placement within the range is based on qualifications, professional experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of direct patient care according to current Outpatient Clinic "Standards of Care." Documents interventions per policy & lists
• Obtains and graphs patient's weight, height, arm span, and head circumference according to Outpatient Clinic "Growth Chart Graphing "(Plotting) competency checklist.
• Lab work completed the same day ordered.
• Reviews new patient assessments according to Outpatient Clinic "Health History and New Patient Assessment". Uses good clinical judgement to identify problems and interventions with patients/families and referral to RN as needed
• Safely removing casts, cleans patient, covers affected limb and instructs family on skin care
• Prepares for clinic by chart review; organizes clinic flow, follow-up with appropriate paperwork, packs for outreaches. Staffs specific Outreach Clinic per policy

Note: This is not an all inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate Medical Assistant required

Experience

• 1 Year Medical Assistant preferred

Certification and Licenses

• Certification by the American Association for Medical Assistants preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required