Medical Assistant - Family Care

stcharles; Sisters (OR); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM in Sisters, Oregon, is hiring a Medical Assistant to manage daily patient flow and triage information for physician care. You will support physicians, maintain patient data, and ensure a safe, professional environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred MA program graduation and knowledge of ICD-10 and office documentation standards. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Must have basic ICD-10, CM/CPT/HCPCS coding knowledge.
• Working knowledge of medical practice management information systems.
• Must maintain confidentiality and meet HIPAA requirements.

Responsabilités

• Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares for physician assessment.
• Records and maintains patient's medical data in the chart.
• Assists physician with phone requests from patients and other professionals.
• Perform physician-requested ancillary and/or surgical procedures (excluding IV meds).
• Maintains equipment and supply inventory levels.
• Supports Lean principles and organization values.
• Delivers safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Complies with laws, regulations, policies, and confidentiality expectations.

Connaissances

Triage skills

Patient care

Communication

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program

Outils

Medical practice management information systems

EMR / electronic medical records

Description du poste

Pay range: $26.18 - $33.51

Family Care Clinic - Sisters, Oregon

Relocation Assistance: This role offers in-state or out-of-state relocation assistance for candidates with one year of relevant experience who have not worked at St. Charles Health System in the last year.

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Medical Assistant

REPORTS TO POSITION: Clinic Supervisor or Manager

DEPARTMENT: St. Charles Health System

DATE LAST REVIEWED: April 2026

OUR VISION

Creating America's healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION

In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES

Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant (MA) position is assimilated throughout St. Charles Health System encompassing practices in three Central Oregon counties and numerous specialties including orthopedic services, family care, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, immediate/urgent care, cardiology, pulmonology, rheumatology, general surgery, cancer care, behavioral health, and sleep medicine. Our MAs collaborate with physicians and non-clinical staff to assure we are providing our community with comprehensive and compassionate health care.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Medical Assistant is responsible for daily patient flow for each respective physician for whom they work. They must use triage skills to gather information from which designated staff can make appropriate patient health assessments and to anticipate physician's needs as they relate to the patients' medical care.

This position does not manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares for physician assessment.
• Records and maintains patient's medical data in patient's medical chart.
• Assists physician with answering phone requests from patients and/or other medical professionals and institutions.
• Performs a variety of physician-requested ancillary and/or surgical patient procedures. (This excludes the administration of IV medication.)
• Maintains equipment, instruments supply inventory levels.
• Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION

• Required: High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

• Required: Current MA Certification from one of the following: The American Medical Technology Association (AMT), The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), The National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) Certification, National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or current Oregon licensure as an intermediate or paramedic level EMT, LPN, RN, or Athletic Trainer.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Preferred: NA

EXPERIENCE

• Required: Must have basic knowledge of ICD-10, CM/CPT/HCPCS coding conventions and procedures. Working knowledge of medical practice management information systems. Basic knowledge of physician office documentation standards. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and meet all HIPAA requirements.
• Those candidates with NHA certification that qualified due to work experience rather than graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting Program will be required to have one (1) year of experience in Medical Assisting.
• Preferred: Two (2) years of Medical Assisting experience.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION

• Travel: Ability to travel to business functions/trainings/meetings and all St. Charles Health System worksites.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
• Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.
• Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by