Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

Medical Assistant

• Orthopedics 2.8 2.8 out of 5 stars 2500 NE Neff Road, Bend, OR 97701 $24.93
• $31.91 an hour
• Full-time St. Charles Health System 214 reviews $24.93
• $31.91 an hour
• Full-time Full Time, DaysPay range: $24.93
• $31.91Orthopedics Clinic
• Bend, OR

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

TheMedical 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 physicians 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 patients medical data in patients 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:

0700-1730