Surgery Clinic Medical Assistant — 4x10s, No Weekends

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Surgery Clinic at Salem Hospital in Salem, Oregon. This full-time, non-exempt role offers four 10-hour shifts per week from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, with no weekends.

You will perform clinical assessments, obtain patient histories and vitals, coordinate orders, and support safe, high-quality care in a fast-paced clinic. Documentation in Epic Ambulatory is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Medical Assistant certification or registration.
• Acceptable credentials include CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA or equivalent.
• BLS within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and communicate critical findings to the physician.
• Obtain histories and vital signs, reassess after interventions.
• Prioritize care and initiate interventions for safety.
• Coordinate physician orders and testing.
• Perform waived labs and quality control.
• Administer medications within scope and safety protocols.
• Document encounters in Epic Ambulatory and assign charges.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Vital signs

Patient communication

Coordination of orders

Medication administration

Documentation in Epic

Education

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA)

Tools

Epic Ambulatory

Job description

Salem Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Surgery Clinic at Salem Hospital in Salem, Oregon. This full-time, non-exempt role offers four 10-hour shifts per week from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, with no weekends.

You will perform clinical assessments, obtain patient histories and vitals, coordinate orders, and support safe, high-quality care in a fast-paced clinic. Documentation in Epic Ambulatory is required.