Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Good Shepherd Health Care System; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 31,519 - 52,775; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston, Oregon, seeks a Medical Assistant to provide comprehensive clinical and administrative support under supervision. You will handle vital signs, medication administration, patient education, and accurate EHR documentation while coordinating referrals and prior authorizations to uphold efficient clinic workflow and high-quality patient care.

Flexible schedule with potential evenings/weekends; employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits and an

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Patient intake and preparation: room patients and collect vitals, medications, history, and chief complaint.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures; ensure exam rooms are prepared and clean.
• Administer immunizations and injections under supervision.
• Document vitals, medications, patient histories, and findings in the EMR.
• Coordinate referrals and prior authorizations; communicate with insurers and pharmacies.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston, Oregon, seeks a Medical Assistant to provide comprehensive clinical and administrative support under supervision. You will handle vital signs, medication administration, patient education, and accurate EHR documentation while coordinating referrals and prior authorizations to uphold efficient clinic workflow and high-quality patient care.

Flexible schedule with potential evenings/weekends; employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits and an