Medical Assistant 2 - Casual

Grande International Hospital; La Grande (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Grande International Hospital in Oregon seeks a Medical Assistant II to provide delegated clinical and administrative support in ambulatory care settings. The role requires MA certification, BLS, and strong patient-care skills.

You will work under supervision, performing duties per protocol while collaborating with clinic leadership and nursing staff. Responsibilities include patient data collection, direct patient care, and assisting with routine procedures.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant required (AAMA/NHA/NCCT or AMT) at all times
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Card required at all times
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• Willingness to train and assist in other clinics as needed
• Excellent customer service and positive attitude
• Provide care for patient’s physical and psychosocial well being
• Work collaboratively within a team setting
• Maintain composure in stressful situations
• Adhere to attendance requirements
• Handles interruptions and adapts to changes in workload or schedule
• Willingness to train new staff in clinic workflows

Responsibilities

• Assist or move patients with appropriate safety technique
• Repetitive use of hands and fingers
• Walking or standing for periods of time
• Lift and carry up to 15 pounds
• Sit for long periods of time – up to 6 hours per day
• Effective professional verbal and written communication skills

Skills

Customer service

Positive attitude

Team collaboration

Education

AAMA/NHA/NCCT Certification or AMT Registered Certification

AHA Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $23.75 USD to $32.74 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

The Medical Assistant II (MA) is responsible to the Clinic Manager, Assistant Manager, Nurse Supervisor and/or provider and works under the direct supervision of a licensed medical professional. The Medical Assistant II must be a certified MA and able to perform all tasks of a Medical Assistant I with excellent competency. These tasks include delegated clinical and administrative duties. Collects, records, and reports patient care data, carries out age-specific, direct patient care, performs/assists with general and specialized procedures and treatments per protocol. Provides full range of Medical Assistant assigned duties and support in the clinical ambulatory care setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• AAMA, NHA, NCCT Certified or AMT Registered Certification required at all times
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Card required at all times
• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred
• Willingness to train and assist in other clinics as needed
• Excellent customer service and positive attitude
• Provide care for the patient’s physical and psychosocial well being
• Work collaboratively within a team setting
• Maintain composure in stressful situations
• Adhere to Corporations attendance requirements
• Handles frequent interruptions and adapts to changes in workload or schedule
• Willingness to train new staff in clinic workflows

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Required to assist or move patients with appropriate safety technique
• Repetitive use of hands and fingers
• Walking or standing for periods of time
• Lift and carry up to 15 pounds
• Sit for long periods of time – up to 6 hours per day
• Effective professional verbal and written communication skills

Compensation

$23.75 - $32.74 DOE

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