Medical Assistant, Springfield, OR (Thurston Medical Clinic)

Wwshemi; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Praxis Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for Thurston Medical Clinic in Springfield, OR. The role supports providers, rooms patients, and ensures accurate documentation in EMR. A collaborative, patient‑focused environment awaits with comprehensive benefits.

Minimum qualifications include a diploma or GED, 1 year MA/CNA experience, and a willingness to obtain BLS if needed. EMR experience is preferred, and the clinic emphasizes safety and teamwork in daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Medical Assisting diploma from an accredited program preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant or CNA.
• Ability to multi-task and support multiple providers.
• Strong customer service skills and attention to detail.
• BLS certification (or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Experience with EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vitals, medical history, and allergy updates.
• Accurately document in Electronic Health Records (EMR).
• Assist providers with clinical procedures and testing.
• Manage clinical tasks including prior authorizations, referrals, and prescription support.
• Contribute to daily team flow, supporting patients and staff.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized clinical environment.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Assisting diploma

GED/High School diploma

Tools

EMR

Job description

Medical Assistant, Springfield, OR (Thurston Medical Clinic)

Location Springfield, OR

Praxis Health

Thurston Medical Clinic, of Praxis Health, would like to invite reliable, friendly and energetic Medical Assistants with outstanding people skills to join our team.

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(K) with discretionary employer match, and paid time off
• A collaborative, patient-focused environment where your skills are valued

About the Role

As a Medical Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting providers and ensuring seamless patient care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Rooming patients, obtaining vitals, medical history, and allergy/asthma updates.
• Accurately documenting in Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Assisting providers with clinical procedures and testing.
• Managing clinical tasks including prior authorizations, referrals, and prescription support.
• Contributing to daily team flow, supporting both patients and fellow staff.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized clinical environment.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Medical Assisting diploma from an accredited vocational institution or a community college program preferred

At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant or CNA

Ability to multi-task and provide support to multiple providers

Strong customer service skills and attention to detail

BLS certification (or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire)

Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred

About Our Company

Praxis Health is a family of medical groups providing high-quality healthcare throughout the state of Oregon. Our community-based clinics are the DNA of our business, providing better medicine, advocacy for our patients, and a satisfying and collaborative culture for our providers and staff. The Praxis family approach is dynamically different from other healthcare companies in Oregon. We are not “big box” health care, but rather a company of small groups and clinics, of nimble micro-cultures that can quickly adapt to industry changes, as well as patient needs. We have been serving communities across the beautiful and adventurous state of Oregon for over 50 years! And we are pioneers and thought leaders in the industry. Our commitment to innovative and operational excellence has allowed us to create healthcare solutions that are both cost-efficient and cutting-edge. Come see how healthcare is done right!

General Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings.

OSHA CategoryThis position performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or tissues. All employees performing these duties are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis-B vaccination series.