Medical Assistant (MA) - Pediatrics

Samaritan Health Services; Lebanon (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services is seeking a Medical Assistant to support practitioners in pediatric and family medicine clinics. You will assist with procedures, process telephone prescription orders, maintain patient records, and relay test results, contributing to efficient patient care.

The role requires a high school diploma, CMA/RMA credentials, and BLS certification; prior back-office experience is preferred. Join a collaborative team that emphasizes preventive care and patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Registered or Certified Medical Assistant required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• Previous medical back office experience/training preferred.
• Experience in applicable specialty area preferred.
• Lab/EKG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist practitioner in performance of procedures.
• Process telephone prescription orders/refills.
• Maintain patient records and relay test results.

Skills

Patient Care

Adaptability

Communication

Team Building

Medical Terminology

Social Perceptiveness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Registered or Certified Medical Assistant

Healthcare Provider BLS

Medical Assistant program completion

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 Primary Care teams at Samaritan Health Services offer complete health care for pediatric patients (newborn to 18 years old) through their pediatric and family medicine providers. They encourage and offer preventive care, including annual exams, health screenings and counseling regarding health and lifestyle.

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)
• WALK - INCLINE
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
• PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
• PULL (0-20 pounds force)
• CLIMB - STAIRS
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
• LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
• SQUAT Repetitive
• KNEEL (on knees)
• REACH - Forward
• REACH - Upward
• SIT
• STAND
• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
• BEND FORWARD at waistROTATE TRUNK Sitting
• ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• FINGER DEXTERITY
• PINCH Fingers
• GRASP Hand/Fist
• CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists