Medical Assistant - Family Care

St. Charles Health System; Sisters (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System in Sisters, Oregon is seeking a Medical Assistant responsible for managing patient flow and assisting physicians. Key duties include recording medical data, assisting with phone requests, and preparing patients for assessment. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, basic knowledge of coding, and certification from recognized medical associations. Experience in medical assisting is preferred. The position aims to uphold professional and ethical standards in patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have basic knowledge of ICD-10, CM/CPT/HCPCS coding.
• Working knowledge of medical practice management information systems required.
• Must maintain confidentiality and meet HIPAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares for physician assessment.
• Records and maintains patient's medical data.
• Assists physician with phone requests and patient procedures.

Skills

Basic knowledge of ICD-10, CM/CPT/HCPCS coding

Working knowledge of medical practice management systems

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

The Medical Assistant is responsible for daily patient flow for each respective physician. They must use triage skills to gather information from which designated staff can make appropriate patient health assessments and anticipate physicians' 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 the 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:

• American Medical Technology Association (AMT)
• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) Certification
• National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• Current Oregon licensure as an intermediate or paramedic level EMT, LPN, RN, or Athletic Trainer.

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.

Preferred: Current American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) certification.

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.