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Samaritan Health Services
Medical Assistant (MA) - Walk In Clinic
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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
Job Description
This position will receive an hourly differential (additional compensation) in addition to the base hourly rate.
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results.DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Urgent Care teams at Samaritan Health Services treat conditions that require immediate attention but are not considered to be life-threatening or severe enough to be cared for in the hospital emergency department.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.
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 PUSH (0-20 pounds force) 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
- Forward REACH
- Upward
SIT STAND WALK
- LEVEL
SURFACE LIFT
(Knee to chest: 24- 54") 0
- 20 Lbs SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
BEND FORWARD
at waistROTATE TRUNK
SittingROTATE TRUNK
StandingFINGER DEXTERITY PINCH
Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist CARRY 1-handed, 0- 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0
- 20 pounds