Medical Assistant

Meliora Clinic; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Parking stipend

CE reimbursement

Job summary

Meliora Clinic in Portland, OR is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our holistic primary care team. You will take patient vitals, perform lab tests, draw blood, administer vaccines, and support providers with procedures while maintaining patient confidentiality and high-quality care.

You will document in the EHR, coordinate referrals, answer phones, and assist at front desk as needed. We offer comprehensive benefits and a welcoming environment that emphasizes respectful, unhurried

Qualifications

• High School diploma or higher.
• Completion of Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Completion and maintenance of all regulatory trainings.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Take and document patient vitals during the rooming process.
• Perform and process lab tests per provider orders.
• Draw blood per provider orders and process samples as indicated.
• Administer vaccinations and injections per provider orders in accordance with CDC recommendations and company protocols.
• Assist providers with procedures as needed.
• Contact patients regarding lab results.
• Process referrals per provider orders and follow up with patients on referrals.
• Notify the Practice Manager of needed supplies and vaccinations.
• Answer the telephone.
• Enter notes, ticklers and follow-ups in the EHR as appropriate.
• Cover the front desk during rest periods and as needed/scheduled.
• Provide exceptional customer service at all times.

Skills

Medical assistant experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical workflow knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Medical Assistant certification

Regulatory trainings

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Meliora Clinic is a multi-disciplinary, holistic medicine clinic with a focus on primary care that strives to make our patients “ever better.” Our approach to care emphasizes building a relationship, which allows us to follow patients over time, and achieve their long-term health goals. Meliora differs by offering unhurried, respectful consultations with a consistent provider, who offers hands-on care, advocates for needed services and coordinates across the patient’s entire healthcare team. We take the time to understand our patients’ health concerns, so they feel supported and get the personalized care they deserve.

Meliora Clinic welcomes all patients to an inclusive environment that accepts and recognizes the diverse needs of our community. Meliora invites a well-qualified, full-time, Medical Assistant to become an integral member of our burgeoning practice.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Taking and documenting patient vitals during the rooming process
• Performing and processing lab tests per provider orders
• Drawing blood per provider orders and processing samples as indicated
• Administering vaccinations and injections per provider orders in accordance with CDC recommendations and company protocols
• Assisting providers with procedures as needed
• Contacting patients regarding lab results
• Processing referrals per provider orders and following up with patients on referrals
• Notifying the Practice Manager of needed supplies and vaccinations
• Answering the telephone
• Entering notes, ticklers and follow-ups in the Electronic Health Record as appropriate
• Covering the front desk during rest periods and as needed/scheduled
• Provide exceptional customer service at all times
• Provide guidance within the scope of the role or as directed by the provider
• Ensure exam rooms and lab are clean and stocked at all times
• Ensure hazardous waste is properly disposed of at all times
• Fully utilize EHR to document labs, referrals, prior authorizations, etc.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or greater
• Completion of Medical Assistant Certification preferred
• Completion and maintenance of all regulatory trainings
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification for Healthcare Providers

Key Competencies and Skills

• Two or more years of experience providing Medical Assistant services in a clinical setting.
• Experience exercising sound judgment and applying critical thinking skills to solve problems
• Experience collaborating with providers and specialists to meet the routine and non-routine needs of the business.
• Experience working in a team of healthcare professionals and collaborating with them to ensure positive, effective patient experiences with our organization.
• Appropriate communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• 80% Premium coverage for Medical and Dental Insurance
• Generous paid time off including PTO, Sick Time and 6 paid holidays annually
• Paid parking or monthly Tri-met stipend
• Certification and Continuing Education Reimbursement

From $25.00 per hour DOE

As Meliora Clinic strives to be a diverse work environment, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of the qualifications listed.