Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health

PeaceHealth; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical/dental/vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer/2

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health for a full-time, day shift. The position includes patient intake, vital signs, injections, and assistive care under physician supervision in a behavioral health setting.

Requirements include an accredited MA program and national certification eligibility, Basic Life Support, and excellent teamwork. Proficiency with EMR and healthcare privacy principles is expected.

Qualifications

• Accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a medical office preferred.
• National certifications acceptable: CMA/RMA/CMAC/NCT/NHA/AMCA/AAH/NAHPUSA, etc.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with computer and office equipment; EMR familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination and records history and vital signs.
• Prepares exam/treatment rooms and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Administers injections; applies splints and dressings per provider orders.
• Sterilizes equipment and prepares for procedures.
• May transport specimens and schedule tests or appointments.
• Maintains patient files and enters data into EMR.
• Performs phone screening of patients for clinical staff.
• Collaborates across departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical Assistant program

National Certification (CMA/RMA/CMAC)

Vital signs & patient intake

Injections & wound care

EMR/data entry

Team collaboration

Basic Life Support

Privacy & confidentiality

Time management

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

MOA exam eligibility

Job description

Job Description

Job DescriptionPeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $25.62 – $34.58. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

DescriptionPeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $25.62 – $34.58. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job SummaryIn collaboration with the healthcare team, assists physicians/providers in the delivery of patient care working within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant.

Details of the Position:

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable. Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable.
• Prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; selects, setup and maintains medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures and/or anesthesia interview as applicable.
• Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• May transport specimens.
• May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow up appointments.
• May maintain patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record.
• May provide phone screening of the patient to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.
• Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• Accredited Program Required: Medical Assistant or Accredited Program Required: Medical Office Assistant that allows caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam will be considered (e.g. associate degree in Allied Health) or Apprenticeship Required: Medical Assistant
• Minimum of 1 year Preferred: experience in a medical office
• Required: National Medical Assistant Certification OREGON AND ALASKA REQUIREMENT ONLY: When referring to the National Certification requirement, the following are acceptable in meeting that requirement. Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants AAMA; Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT); Clinical Medical Assistant certification through the National Health Career Associates (NHA); National Certified Medical Assistant through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) administered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Allied Health (AAH); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant administered by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHPUSA) and
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality. (Required)
• Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members. (Required)
• Proficiency in the use of computer and office equipment. Familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems and insurance billing preferred. (Required)
• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks. (Required)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. (Required)
• Understand the principles of asepsis if applicable. (Required)

OREGON:

• Education: NHA CCMA certification fulfills the education requirement.

Working Conditions

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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