Neaman Plastic Surgery and Neaman Surgery Center is the premier body contouring destination in the Willamette Valley. We are seeking a talented and driven medical assistant to help coordinate the care of our patients and enhance their surgical experience. You will be part of a dynamic team of plastic surgeons, physician assistants, and anesthesiologists focused on providing excellent care and improved patient outcomes. This position will serve as a key liaison between our practice's clinic and surgical aspects, assisting patients as they progress through their surgical journey. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8-5.

Job Summary:

Assist in activities of care coordination, direct pre- and post-operative patient care, charting, problem solving, as well as extensive patient education for all Neaman Plastic Surgery patients.

Essential Functions Charting and Administrative Duties:

• Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filled out and available in patients' medical records prior to their appointment
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; keeping patient information confidential.
• Administrative duties such as additional charting assistance for other Medical Assistants and filing Patient Care
• Escort patients to exam rooms
• Gather patient history and reason for office visit
• Measure vital signs
• Weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature and any other pretesting or data required by the physician
• Records patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files. Ensures accuracy in documentation of information in patient's chart.
• Assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms
• Draws blood, removes sutures, changes dressings.
• Take telephone messages, and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls
• Maintains HIPAA compliance standards and practices complete confidentiality in all areas of practice and work. Exam Room Preparation and Supply Maintenance
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations
• Disinfects, cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations; Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare
• sterilization as required; Properly disposes of contaminated supplies
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Maintain all logs and required checks (i.

e., refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Two years of experience working in a medical facility.
• Effective customer service skills and a positive attitude.
• Strong written, verbal, and telephone communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and physicians.
• Experience with wound care
• Knowledge of principles and skills needed to provide nursing assessment, intervention, and treatment.
• Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients.
• Knowledge of patient education principles to assist patients in caring for themselves.
• Have current

Medical Assistant Certification Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience caring for post-surgical patients.
• Care Management experience.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish) This is an amazing opportunity to play a vital role in the experience and recovery of our plastic surgery patients.

This unique position crosses all aspects of plastic surgery and allows the applicant significant autonomy as a medical assistant in an important part of the care team.

Pay:

$25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

direct patient care: 1 year (Preferred) EMR systems: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location:

In person