Medical Assistant I
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Portland
Posted on: September 24, 2022
|
|
|
Job Description:
Medical Assistant I
US-OR-PortlandJob ID: 22-25758Type: Regular Full-TimeRandall
Children's Hospital at Legacy EmanuelOverview You serve as a
crucial link between patient and physician, ensuring that the
proper tests are administered and the results are accurately
reported. Your care, competency and attention to detail reinforce
the Legacy mission of making life better for others. The Medical
Assistant I - Clinics is responsible for assisting with patient
care, maintaining department/clinic efficiency and other duties, as
assigned. Participates as a member of the health care team in
cooperation with and under the direction of a physician.
Participates in daily operations under the supervisor or manager.
Are you looking for a Medical Assistant opportunity with a
different schedule or at another Legacy Health location? Please
click here to see a list of other openings. Responsibilities
Prepare patients and rooms for exams and procedures. Perform basic
laboratory testing, point of care testing, phlebotomy and other
quality controls. Administer medications as directed by physician/
nurse practitioner (as per site operations). Assists
physician/nurse practitioner with exams and procedures. Performs
procedures within scope of practice. Accurately documents medical
information in the patient records. Tracks and routes test results
to physician(s)/nurse practitioner(s) for review, and file results
in medical records (as per site operations). Communicates test
results to patients when deemed appropriate by physician/nurse
practitioner. Facilitates patient care activities, to include
scheduling ancillary tests, reinforcing patient education, and
triaging as appropriate and directed by physician/nurse
practitioner (as per site operation). Maintains adequate inventory
of medical, office, and pharmaceutical supplies. Demonstrates and
maintains professional behavior in accordance with established
standards. Timely, concise, and appropriate use of telephone to
meet needs of external and internal customers. Performs basic
computer skills in using electronic health record proficiently
while conducting daily documentation and communications involved in
patient care. Processes orders appropriately and accurately.
Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education
(one of these four):
PI
Keywords: Legacy Health, Portland , Medical Assistant I, Healthcare , Portland, Oregon
|
Click
here to apply!
|
