Medical Assistant (MA) - Kidney Specialists

Samaritan Health Services

Corvallis (OR)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Samaritan Health Services Kidney Specialists outpatient clinic seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and care teams. You will assist during procedures, handle telephone prescription orders/refills, and maintain accurate patient records.

This role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and adherence to medical terminology and safety protocols in a setting serving diverse patients.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Registered or Certified Medical Assistant
Healthcare Provider BLS required.
Medical Assistant program or training preferred.
Experience in applicable specialty area preferred.
Lab and EKG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist practitioner during procedures and relay test results.
Maintain patient records and process telephone prescription orders/refills.
Support outpatient kidney clinic operations and back-office tasks.
Collaborate with care teams to ensure accurate documentation and patient safety.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Adaptability

Social perceptiveness

Dexterity

Education

High school diploma

Registered or Certified Medical Assistant

Healthcare Provider BLS

Medical Assistant program

Tools

Lab experience

EKG experience

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Kidney Specialists teams at Samaritan Health Services focus on creating a partnership with patients, the primary care provider and the kidney specialist. We provide consultation and treatment of chronic kidney disease at an outpatient clinic.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Registered or Certified Medical Assistant required.
Healthcare Provider BLS required.
Previous medical back office experience/medical assistant training, or completion of a Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant 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