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Samaritan Health Services

Medical Assistant (MA) - Valley Float Pool

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What they do

A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.

$51,782 / year median in Oregon

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

As a Float within Samaritan Medical Group outpatient clinics, you'll have the unique opportunity to support all outpatient service lines. Additionally, we offer roles with focus on dedicated core specialties such as Pediatrics, OB/Gyn, Urology, and Orthopedics, providing comprehensive care and expertise in these areas. This role offers a diverse and engaging work environment, allowing you to gain experience across various departments and make a meaningful impact on patient care. Individuals on this team are eligible to receive float differential at $3.00 / hour in addition to the base hourly rate. Schedule is Monday
  • Friday.
No weekend requirement!
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Primary and Specialty care teams at Samaritan Health Services offer complete health care for all family members from newborns to seniors through their pediatric, family medicine, internal medicine and specialty care providers. They encourage and offer preventive care, including annual exams, health screenings and counseling regarding health and lifestyle.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/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.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Patient Care
  • Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice. Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients. Communication
  • Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas. Team Building
  • Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time. Medical Terminology
  • Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. Social Perceptiveness
  • Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics.
Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Rarely (1
  • 10% of the time) Occasionally (11
  • 33% of the time) Frequently (34
  • 66% of the time) Continually (67
  • 100% of the time) WALK
  • INCLINE LIFT (Floor to
Waist:
0
  • 36") 40
  • 60 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
  • 54") 20
  • 40 Lbs PULL (0-20 pounds force) CLIMB
  • STAIRS LIFT (Floor to
Waist:
0
  • 36") 0
  • 20 Lbs LIFT (Floor to
Waist:
0
  • 36") 20
  • 40 Lbs LIFT (Waist to
Eye:
up to 54") 0
  • 20 Lbs LIFT (
Overhead:
54" and above) 0
  • 20 Lbs SQUAT Repetitive KNEEL (on knees) REACH
  • Upward
SIT WALK
  • LEVEL
SURFACE LIFT
(Knee to chest: 24
  • 54") 0
  • 20 Lbs SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
ROTATE TRUNK
Sitting
ROTATE TRUNK
Standing
FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH
Fingers CARRY 1-handed, 0
  • 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0
  • 20 pounds
MANUAL DEXTERITY
Hands/wrists
STAND BEND FORWARD
at waist REACH
  • Forward GRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PUSH (20-40 pounds force) PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force)