Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

CommonSpirit Health; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Anthony Hospital, part of CommonSpirit Health, seeks a Medical Assistant (CMA) in Pendleton, Oregon. The role supports care teams with screenings, clinical procedures, health education, and administrative coordination to ensure smooth patient flow.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and CMA certification; BLS within 90 days of hire is expected. Typical duties include vital signs, specimen collection, injections, vaccinations, and basic tests such as EKGs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Multiple CMA certifications accepted (AAMA/NHA/NCCT/NAHP/AMT/MMCI) or equivalent.
• AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Perform general patient care following established standards and procedures.
• Obtain and record vital signs (blood pressure, temp, pulse, respiration, height, weight, allergies, medications).
• May draw blood and prepare specimens for lab analysis.

Skills

Patient interaction

Vital signs

Clinical procedures

Blood draw

EKG administration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant AAMA

Certified Medical Assistant NHA

National Certified Medical Assistant NCCT

National Registered/Certified Medical Assistant NAHP

Registered Medical Assistant AMT

Registered Medical Assistant

Cert Med Asst - MMCI

AHA BLS within 90 days of hire

Job description

CHI St. Anthony Hospital, part of CommonSpirit Health, seeks a Medical Assistant (CMA) in Pendleton, Oregon. The role supports care teams with screenings, clinical procedures, health education, and administrative coordination to ensure smooth patient flow.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and CMA certification; BLS within 90 days of hire is expected. Typical duties include vital signs, specimen collection, injections, vaccinations, and basic tests such as EKGs.