Medical Assistant (MA) - Surgical Associates

Samaritan Health Services; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) for its Surgical Associates department located in Newport, OR. This full-time role involves assisting healthcare practitioners with procedures, managing patient records, and supporting on diverse patient interactions. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma and medical assistant certification. Opportunity for further training and growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and Medical Assistant certification.
• Previous medical back office experience preferred.
• Lab/EKG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists practitioner in performance of procedures and maintaining patient records.
• Receives and relays test results and prescription orders.
• Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

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

Completion of a Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant program

Job description

Medical Assistant (MA) - Surgical Associates

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Summary

Summary

This position will receive an hourly differential (additional compensation) in addition to the base hourly rate.

Occasionally

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
• Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results.
• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
• SHS Surgical Specialists provide general, vascular, thoracic, breast and minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures.
• 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)

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 waist

ROTATE 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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