Medical Assistant
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Lake Oswego
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
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.
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Prepares patients and rooms for exams and procedures.
Performs basic laboratory testing, point of care testing,
phlebotomy and other quality controls.
Administers 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 with patients when deemed appropriate by
physician/nurse practitioner.
Facilitates patient care activities, to include scheduling
ancillary tests, reinforcing patient education, and performs triage
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.
Exercises 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.
Experience:
Experience as a back office medical assistant in a clinic setting.
One year of experience preferred.
Education (one of these four):
Completion of a medical assistant program, or equivalent
experience; or
Completion of a formal medical services training program of the
United States Armed Forces; or
For Oregon only: Completion of Basic Oregon Emergency Medical
Technician program; or
For Oregon only: Completion of Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical
Technician program.
Skills:
Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems
applicable to job functions.
LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION:
Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
Washington and Oregon-
Current American Heart Association approved CPR certification
required.
MA certification required within one year of hire, from either the
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the American
Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Center for Competency
Testing (NCCT), or the National Healthcare Association (NHA). AAMA
preferred. Certification upon hire preferred. Certification may be
required upon hire, depending on the needs of the department.
Oregon Only-
MA certification requirement may be met instead by current Oregon
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license (Basic or Advanced) and
national EMT registration with the National Registry of Emergency
Medical Technicians (NREMT.)
Washington Only-
Washington State certification as a Medical Assistant-Certified or
Interim Medical Assistant-Certified required, including completion
of required Washington State AIDS training. (This requirement
applies also to employees who float into the role.)
(Note for Internal Use Only: Update MA-P status)
Job Req #: 23-32492
Name: LMG Lake Oswego
Budgeted Hours Per Week: 40
FTE for each opening (not total FTE across all openings for
multiple openings). If less than 1.0 please enter leading 0 before
the decimal, e.g. 0.2: 1.00
Job_Commensurate with Experience: USD $21.87/Hr. - USD
$31.26/Hr.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Critical to Fill: Yes
Union: Non-union
Work Days: Mon-Fri, no weekends
External Company URL: https://www.legacyhealth.org/
Street: 412 A Ave
Keywords: Legacy Health, Portland , Medical Assistant, Healthcare , Lake Oswego, Oregon
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