Receiving Equipment Operator 2nd Shift

Rhode Island Medical Society; Bend (OR); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System in Bend, OR is seeking a Medical Assistant to manage daily patient flow under the supervision of the Clinic Supervisor or Manager. The MA will triage, gather information, and anticipate physician needs to support patient care across multiple specialties.

This full-time role emphasizes professionalism, confidentiality, and teamwork. Responsibilities include escorting patients, recording data, assisting physicians, and performing procedures as requested (excluding IV

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; MA program preferred.
• Basic knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS coding conventions.
• Working knowledge of medical practice management information systems.
• HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality expected.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare for physician assessment.
• Record and maintain patient data in the medical chart.
• Assist physicians with patient requests and external communications.
• Perform physician-requested ancillary procedures (excluding IV meds).
• Maintain equipment and supply inventories.

Skills

ICD-10 knowledge

CM/CPT/HCPCS coding knowledge

Medical office documentation standards

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

Medical practice management software

BLS certification

Oregon MA certification options

Job description

Full Time, Days

Pay Range: Pay range: $26.18 - $33.51

Physiatry Clinic - Bend, OR

Relocation: This role offers in-state or out-of-state relocation assistance for candidates with one year of relevant experience who have not worked at St. Charles Health System in the last year.

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Medical Assistant

REPORTS TO POSITION:

Clinic Supervisor or Manager

DEPARTMENT:

St. Charles Health System

DATE LAST REVIEWED:

April 2026

OUR VISION:

Creating America’s healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION:

In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES:

Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The Medical Assistant (MA) position is assimilated throughout St. Charles Health System encompassing practices in three Central Oregon counties and numerous specialties including orthopedic services, family care, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, immediate/urgent care, cardiology, pulmonology, rheumatology, general surgery, cancer care, behavioral health, and sleep medicine. Our MAs collaborate with physicians and non-clinical staff to assure we are providing our community with comprehensive and compassionate health care.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Medical Assistant is responsible for daily patient flow for each respective physician for whom they work. They must use triage skills to gather information from which designated staff can make appropriate patient health assessments and to anticipate physician's needs as they relate to the patients' medical care.

This position does not manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares for physician assessment.

Records and maintains patient's medical data in patient's medical chart.

Assists physician with answering phone requests from patients and/or other medical professionals and institutions.

Performs a variety of physician-requested ancillary and/or surgical patient procedures. (This excludes the administration of IV medication.)

Maintains equipment, instruments supply inventory levels.

Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION:

Required:

High school diploma or GED.

Preferred:

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

Required:

Current MA Certification from one of the following: The American Medical Technology Association (AMT), The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), The National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) Certification, National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or current Oregon licensure as an intermediate or paramedic level EMT, LPN, RN, or Athletic Trainer.

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.

Preferred:

NA

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

Must have basic knowledge of ICD-10, CM/CPT/HCPCS coding conventions and procedures. Working knowledge of medical practice management information systems. Basic knowledge of physician office documentation standards. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and meet all HIPAA requirements.

Those candidates with NHA certification that qualified due to work experience rather than graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting Program will be required to have one (1) year of experience in Medical Assisting.

Preferred:

Two (2) years of Medical Assisting experience.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

Travel:

Ability to travel to business functions/trainings/meetings and all St. Charles Health System worksites.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.

Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.

Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.

Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle.

Exposure to Elemental Factors

Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution.

Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category

Risk for Exposure to BBP

Schedule Weekly Hours: 40

Caregiver Type: Regular

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Is Exempt Position?: No

Job Family: MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Scheduled Days of the Week: Monday-Friday

Shift Start & End Time: 730-1600