Outpatient Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Adventist Health; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge in The Dalles, OR is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with non-invasive procedures and patient care. The role includes room setup, patient check-in, vital signs, and documenting lab test workflows.

The position requires a Medical Assistant Certification and BLS, with preferred training in audiometry and vision testing to enhance patient assessments. This on-site role supports a comprehensive health services team in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• BLS Health Care Provider certification required.
• Audiometry and vision training certificate preferred.
• Phlebotomy certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients. Maintains a patient recall system, including continuity of care log for lab tests, referrals and transfers.
• Obtains vital signs, and reports significant findings and pertinent patient observations to clinic physician.
• Performs audiometry and vision testing.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

Audiometry

Vision testing

Patient recall system

Communication with physician

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Audiometry/vision training certificate

Phlebotomy certificate

Job description

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge in The Dalles, OR is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with non-invasive procedures and patient care. The role includes room setup, patient check-in, vital signs, and documenting lab test workflows.

The position requires a Medical Assistant Certification and BLS, with preferred training in audiometry and vision testing to enhance patient assessments. This on-site role supports a comprehensive health services team in a community hospital setting.