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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Certified Medical Assistant
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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
Responsibilities Provide Medical Services Unit (MSU) with full clerical and receptionist services, transcribe physician orders, and oversee patient medical chart system; act as a liaison between MSUMSU and other departments to facilitate scheduling of patient healthcare services; provide patient care and treatments, administer medications, and monitor vital signs under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director or other MD and administrative supervision of Manager of Clinical Services or designee. Transcribe Physician orders including medication and/or lab orders accurately and timely while maintaining confidentiality with all patient documentation. Coordinate patient healthcare activities/appointments, acting as liaison between MSU and recovery units, off-campus programs and outside healthcare providers. Provide clerical and other support to Medical Services unit workforce. Medical Services workforce Perform and monitor Vital Signs competently to ensure optimal patient care. Provide assistance to patients/customers as directed by the Registered Nurse to result in timely delivery of services. Continually seek and maintain knowledge necessary to facilitate optimal patient care and comfort.