Medical Assistant, General Surgery — Sign-On Bonus & Flexible Hours

Good Shepherd Health Care System; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston, OR is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in a multi-specialty clinic. Responsibilities include vital signs, immunizations, injections under supervision, and maintaining patient flow and documentation in the EMR.

Additional duties include rooming patients, performing point-of-care tests, coordinating referrals and prior authorizations, and assisting with scheduling and front office tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: CMA certification or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Experience: Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and collect vital signs, current medications, medical history and chief complaint.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures; ensure proper cleaning and sterilization of equipment.
• Administer immunizations and injections under supervision per protocols.
• Document in EMR and manage prescription refills; coordinate referrals and prior authorizations.
• Support front office duties: scheduling, chart prep, and phone coverage.
• May work across multiple specialties as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Patient education

Clinical documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CMA certification (preferred) or CMA program completion

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Clinical equipment handling

Job description

Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston, OR is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in a multi-specialty clinic. Responsibilities include vital signs, immunizations, injections under supervision, and maintaining patient flow and documentation in the EMR.

Additional duties include rooming patients, performing point-of-care tests, coordinating referrals and prior authorizations, and assisting with scheduling and front office tasks in a fast-paced setting.