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Northwest Renal Clinic
Medical Assistant
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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
Medical Assistant Northwest Renal Clinic McMinnville, OR Job Details Full-time $22 - $24 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Free parking Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Customer communication Vital signs Medical scheduling High school diploma or GED Attention to detail Healthcare privacy protection Medical Assisting Medical assisting Certified Medical Assistant Full Job Description Medical Assistant You will primarily be at our McMinnville clinic, but one day a week you will work in our Salem clinic. Answer phone calls, assist as needed Schedule appointments Check-out patients, assist with referral processing, Prepare patients for examination, take vitals, weight, review and update medication list Prior Authorizations for medications and procedures Administer injections and medications Prepare examination rooms Assist with chart preparation This job description in no way implies that the duties listed here are the only ones the employee can be required to perform. Employees are expected to perform other tasks and duties and participate in training as dictated by their supervisors. Qualifications for Medical Assistant High school diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited medical assistance certification program preferred At least one year of experience working as a medical assistant Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to always communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner Must be detail-oriented and highly organized Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures Must be able to always maintain confidentiality