Surgical Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Back Office

Samaritan Health Services; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Albany, Oregon, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support practitioners in procedures, handle telephone prescription orders and refills, maintain patient records, and relay test results. This role requires professionalism and strong teamwork.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, CMA/MA certification, BLS certification, and prior medical back-office experience or formal MA training. Lab/EKG experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Registered or Certified Medical Assistant required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• Previous medical back office experience/medical assistant training, or completion of a Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Experience in applicable specialty area preferred.
• Lab/EKG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist practitioner in performance of procedures.
• Handle telephone prescription orders/refills.
• Maintain patient records.
• Relay test results.

Skills

Patient Care

Adaptability

Communication

Team Building

Medical Terminology

Social Perceptiveness

Education

High school diploma

Registered or Certified Medical Assistant

Healthcare Provider BLS

Job description

Samaritan Health Services in Albany, Oregon, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support practitioners in procedures, handle telephone prescription orders and refills, maintain patient records, and relay test results. This role requires professionalism and strong teamwork.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, CMA/MA certification, BLS certification, and prior medical back-office experience or formal MA training. Lab/EKG experience is a plus.