Medical Assistant (MA) - Pediatrics

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

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Newport, Oregon is seeking a Medical Assistant to support practitioners with procedures, handle telephone prescription orders and refills, and maintain accurate patient records including test results.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, is registered or certified as a Medical Assistant, and holds Healthcare Provider BLS. Prior back-office experience and lab/EKG skills are preferred in a collaborative primary care team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Registered or Certified Medical Assistant required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• MA training or program completion preferred.
• Experience in medical back office preferred.
• Lab/EKG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists practitioner in performance of procedures.
• Relays test results and maintains patient records.
• Handles telephone prescription orders/refills and coordinates with pharmacy.

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

MA training program preferred

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 all family members from newborns to seniors through their pediatric, family medicine and internal 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)

(11–33% of the time)

Frequently (34–66% of the time)

Continually (67–100% of the time)

Work involves walking on incline, walking on level surface, standing, sitting, lifting, bending, approaching, etc. Lifting (Floor to Waist: 0–36") 40–60 lbs, Lifting (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 REPEATING, KNEEL, REACH FORWARD, UPWARD, BEND FORWARD at waist, ROTATE TRUNK sitting and standing, FINGER DEXTERITY, PINCH, GRASP, CARRY 1‑handed 0–20 lbs, CARRY 2‑handed 0–20 lbs, MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists.