Medical Assistant

Catholic Health Initiatives; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Mercy Health in Roseburg, OR is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team and enhance patient well-being through direct patient care and coordinated workflows.

You will perform screenings, assist with clinical procedures, manage health education, and handle administrative tasks while using technology to coordinate care for diverse patients. Strong clinical knowledge, compassion, and a collaborative spirit are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• AHA BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• CMA credential required if hired as CMA; non-certified staff must become certified after hire.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Obtain and record vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for analysis.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and inhalant routes.
• May perform routine tests including EKGs.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Technological fluency

Compassion for patients

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CMA credential required if hired as CMA

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Medical Assistant, you will be a vital pillar of our care team, significantly impacting patient well-being through direct support and seamless coordination.

Every day, you will actively collaborate on comprehensive screenings, assist with clinical procedures, provide essential health education, and expertly manage administrative tasks, leveraging technology to coordinate care for diverse patient populations. You will ensure patients feel at ease, patiently explaining instructions and addressing their concerns.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong clinical knowledge, technological fluency, genuine compassion for patient well-being, and an adaptable spirit keen on continuous learning and collaborative teamwork.

• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problems.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
• May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• AHA BLS within 30 Days
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential required if hired as a CMA. Non-certified medical assistants will be required to become certified after hire.

Where You'll Work

At CHI Mercy Health, you'll discover a place where your professional growth is deeply valued within a truly supportive and rewarding environment. For over a century, our commitment to Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration has guided every interaction, shaping how we care for our patients and uplift one another. Today, as CHI Mercy Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. We are proud of our state-of-the- art care and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join CHI Mercy Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$21.85 - $30.87 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.