Medical Assistant (MA) - Primary Care

Samaritan Health Services

Albany (OR)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Albany, OR, is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to support primary care teams. You will assist practitioners with procedures, manage patient records, and relay test results, ensuring accurate and timely care.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and current Medical Assistant certification with BLS. Prior back‑office experience and lab/EKG familiarity are preferred to support a busy clinic.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Registered or Certified Medical Assistant required.
Healthcare Provider BLS required.
Previous medical back office experience preferred.
Lab/EKG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist practitioner in procedures and testing.
Handle telephone prescription orders and refills.
Maintain patient records and relay test results.
Collaborate with the primary care team to provide patient care.

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

Job description

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 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)

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

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