Medical Assistant (MA) - OB-GYN

Samaritan Health Services

Corvallis (OR)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Samaritan Health Services is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Women’s Health team in Corvallis, OR. This role assists practitioners with procedures, handles telephone prescription orders/refills, maintains patient records, and relays test results to ensure seamless patient care.

Requirements include a high school diploma, current Medical Assistant certification, BLS, and back office experience; prior lab/EKG exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Registered or Certified Medical Assistant required.
Healthcare Provider BLS required.
Back office medical assistant experience or MA program preferred.
Experience in the specialty area and Lab/EKG preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist practitioner in procedures and in preparation for patient care.
Process telephone prescription orders and refills, maintain patient records.
Relay test results and support OB/GYN team activities.

Skills

Patient Care

Adaptability/Flexibility

Communication

Team Building

Medical Terminology

Social Perceptiveness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Registered or Certified Medical Assistant

Healthcare Provider BLS

Medical Assistant back office experience

Lab/EKG experience preferred

Job description

Summary

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

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

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

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Women's Health teams at Samaritan Health Services offer a full range of OB/GYN care including well-woman exams, contraception management, obstetric care, breast milk bank, infertility treatment, menopause and hormones, continence therapy, pelvic prolapse therapy and repair, treatment for uterine disorders, treatment for menstrual disorders, treatment for gynecologic cancers and gynecologic/urologic surgery.

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

Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)

(11 - 33% of the time)

Occasionally

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

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

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

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