Medical Assistant (MA) - Valley Float Pool

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Float Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinics. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across various specialties, including Pediatrics and Orthopedics, providing comprehensive care to patients. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and adaptability to thrive in a diverse work environment. With no weekend requirements and a supportive team atmosphere, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Registered or Certified Medical Assistant (RMA or CMA) required.
• Previous medical back office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists practitioner in performance of procedures and maintaining patient records.
• Relays test results and manages telephone prescription orders.
• Supports various outpatient service lines across departments.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Adaptability/Flexibility

Team Building

Medical Terminology

Social Perceptiveness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Registered or Certified Medical Assistant (RMA or CMA)

Healthcare Provider BLS

Job description

As a Float within Samaritan Medical Group outpatient clinics, you'll have the unique opportunity to support all outpatient service lines. Additionally, we offer roles with focus on dedicated core specialties such as Pediatrics, OB/Gyn, Urology, and Orthopedics, providing comprehensive care and expertise in these areas. This role offers a diverse and engaging work environment, allowing you to gain experience across various departments and make a meaningful impact on patient care. Individuals on this team are eligible to receive float differential at $3.00 / hour in addition to the base hourly rate.

Schedule is Monday – Friday. No weekend requirement!

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
  • Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results.
• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

  • The Primary and Specialty care teams at Samaritan Health Services offer complete health care for all family members from newborns to seniors through their pediatric, family medicine, internal medicine and specialty care 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 (RMA or CMA) required.
  • Healthcare Provider BLS required.
  • Previous medical back office experience/medical assistant training, or completion of a MA/CMA 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)

    Occasionally
    (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

    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

    SQUATRepetitive

    KNEEL(on knees)

    REACH- Upward

    SIT

    WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

    LIFT(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    SQUATStatic (hold >30 sec)

    ROTATE TRUNKSitting

    ROTATE TRUNKStanding

    FINGER DEXTERITY

    PINCHFingers

    CARRY1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    CARRY2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    MANUAL DEXTERITYHands/wrists

    STAND

    BEND FORWARDat waist

    REACH -Forward

    GRASPHand/Fist

    PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

    PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

    PUSH (40-60 pounds force)

    PUSH (60 or more pounds force)