Medical Assistant (CMA) - Valley Float Pool

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a non-profit healthcare system as a Medical Assistant in a dynamic Float Pool role, offering opportunities across multiple clinics in Corvallis, Albany, and Lebanon. This position is vital in assisting healthcare practitioners with procedures, managing patient records, and ensuring effective communication within a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in patient care, adaptability, and excellent communication skills. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Registered or Certified Medical Assistant (RMA or CMA) required.
• Previous medical back office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists practitioner in performance of procedures and maintaining patient records.
• Relays test results and handles telephone prescription orders.
• Provides care for diverse patient populations.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Adaptability/Flexibility

Medical Terminology

Team Building

Social Perceptiveness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Registered or Certified Medical Assistant

Healthcare Provider BLS

Job description

Medical Assistant (CMA) - Valley Float Pool

Pay Competitive

Employment type Other

Job Description

Req#: 1550332

Valley Float Position - Opportunity to work in Corvallis, Albany, and Lebanon Primary and Specialty care clinics. This position will receive an hourly Float Pool differential in addition to the base hourly rate due to the needs of the Float Pool/Resource Team.

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
  Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results.
• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

  The Primary and Specialty care teams at Samaritan Health Services offer complete health care for all family members from newborns to seniors through their pediatric, family medicine, internal medicine and specialty care providers. They encourage and offer preventive care, including annual exams, health screenings and counseling regarding health and lifestyle.

• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
  High school diploma or equivalent required. Registered or Certified Medical Assistant (RMA or CMA) required. Healthcare Provider BLS required. Previous medical back office experience/medical assistant training, or completion of a MA/CMA program preferred. Experience in applicable specialty area preferred. Lab/EKG experience preferred.
• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
  Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice. Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients. Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas. Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time. Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  Rarely
  (1 - 10% of the time)

  Occasionally
  (11 - 33% of the time)

  Frequently
  (34 - 66% of the time)

  Continually
  (67 – 100% of the time)

  WALK - INCLINE

  LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

  LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

  PULL (0-20 pounds force)

  CLIMB - STAIRS

  LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

  LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

  LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

  LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

  SQUAT Repetitive

  KNEEL (on knees)

  REACH - Upward

  SIT

  WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

  LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

  SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

  ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

  ROTATE TRUNK Standing

  FINGER DEXTERITY

  PINCH Fingers

  CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

  CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

  MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

  STAND

  BEND FORWARD at waist

  REACH - Forward

  GRASP Hand/Fist

  PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

  PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

  PUSH (40-60 pounds force)

  PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

About the company

The Samaritan Health Services is a non-profit, integrated delivery healthcare system consisting of five hospitals in Oregon and is headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon.