Medical Assistant (MA) - Surgical Center

Samaritan Health Services; Lincoln City (OR); Presencial; USD 27.703 - 40.680; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Starting bonus

Relocation assistance

Hourly differential compensation

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their Surgical Center team. This role involves assisting practitioners in various procedures, maintaining patient records, and ensuring compassionate care for a diverse patient population. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and adaptability, ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values excellence and compassion in healthcare delivery.

Formación

• High school diploma required; certification as a Medical Assistant is essential.
• Previous medical back office experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assist practitioners with procedures and maintain patient records.
• Relay test results and manage telephone prescription orders.

Conocimientos

Patient Care

Adaptability/Flexibility

Communication

Team Building

Medical Terminology

Social Perceptiveness

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Registered or Certified Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant training or program completion

Descripción del empleo

Medical Assistant (MA) - Surgical Center

Location: Lincoln City, OR

Schedule: Shift 1.0 (80 hrs/pp) - Day

Department: NLH Surgical Center

Remote Status: No

Salary Range: $20.11 - $29.53

*Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees. Previous experience may be required. Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.

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

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

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

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Our Surgical Specialists provide general, vascular, thoracic, breast, and minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures. Our entire staff is committed to providing state-of-the-art and compassionate care to all of our patients.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Registered or Certified Medical Assistant 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures, and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
6. 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.