Medical Assistant-LPN,AEMT,EMT-P Primary Care (Full Time)
Company: St. Charles Health
Location: Kennewick
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Job Description:
Typical pay range: $21. 00 - $28. 30
Primary Care - Prineville, Oregon
This position is eligible for a combined sign on and retention
bonus in the amount of $4,000. based on experience. To qualify for
the bonus, candidates must not have been employed by St. Charles
Health System in the last 6 months.
- Bonuses are available to external applicants only and are
subject to all applicable tax withholdings.ST. CHARLES HEALTH
SYSTEMJOB DESCRIPTIONTITLE: Medical AssistantREPORTS TO POSITION:
Clinic SupervisorDEPARTMENT: SCMGDATE LAST REVIEWED: January 12,
2018OUR VISION: Creating America's healthiest community,
togetherOUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better
health, better care, better valueOUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring
and TeamworkDEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY:The Medical Assistant (MA)
position is assimilated throughout St. Charles Medical Group
encompassing practices in three Central Oregon counties and
numerous specialties including family care, internal medicine,
obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, immediate/urgent care,
cardiology, pulmonology, rheumatology, general surgery, cancer
care, behavioral health and sleep medicine. Our MA's collaborate
with physicians and non-clinical staff to assure we are providing
our community with comprehensive and compassionate health
care.POSITION OVERVIEW:The Medical Assisrtant will be responsible
for daily patient flow for each respective physician for whom they
work. Must use triage skills to gather information from which
designated staff can make appropriate patient health assessments
and to anticipate physician's needs as they relate to the patients'
medical care.This position does not manage any other
caregivers.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:Escorts patients to exam
rooms and prep for physician assessment.Records and maintains
patient's medical data in patient's medical chart.Assists physician
with answering phone requests from patients and/or other medical
professionals and institutions.Performs a variety of
physician-requested ancillary and/or surgical patient procedures.
(This excludes the administration of IV medication.)Maintains
equipment, instruments supply inventory levels.Supports the vision,
mission and values of the organization in all respects.Supports
Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous
improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion
of change.Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers,
patients and guests.Conducts all activities with the highest
standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all
applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting
the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an
ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected
violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all
organizational investigations and proceedings.Delivers customer
service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is
timely, efficient and accurate.May perform additional duties of
similar complexity within the organization, as required or
assigned.EDUCATION:Required: High school diploma or GED.Preferred:
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant
program.LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:Required: Current MA
Certification from one of the following; The American Medical
Technology Association (AMT), The National Center for Competency
Testing (NCCT), The American Association of Medical Assistants
(AAMA), The National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
Certification, National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or licensure
as an intermediate or paramedic level EMT, Oregon LPN, or Oregon
RN.AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider
certification.
Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to meet St. Charles
Health System driving requirements. Ability to travel to business
functions/trainings/meetings and all St. Charles Health System
worksites.Preferred: Current American Association of Medical
Assistants (AAMA) certificationEXPERIENCE:Required: Must have basic
knowledge of ICD-10, CM/CPT/HCPCS coding conventions and
procedures. Working knowledge of medical practice management
information systems. Basic knowledge of physician office
documentation standards. Must be able to maintain confidentiality
and meet all HIPPAA requirements.Those candidates with NHA
certification that qualified due to work experience rather than
graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting Program will be
required to have 2 years of experience in Medical
Assisting.Preferred: Two (2) years of Medical Assisting
experience.PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:Must be able to wear
appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform
the job safely.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Continually (75% or more):
Standing, walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible
speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech
level.Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling
1-25 pounds. Operation of motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound
CaregiversOccasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching,
Climbing ladder/step-stool* (*varies by area), reaching overhead,
lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds,
grasping/squeezing, whispered speech levelRarely (10%): Climbing
stairsNever (0%): operation of motor vehicleExposure to Elemental
FactorsRarely (10%): Wet/Slippery Area, chemical solutionNever
(0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven
surface.Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure CategoryRisk for
Exposure to BBPSchedule Weekly Hours:40Caregiver
Type:RegularShift:First Shift (United States of America)Is Exempt
Position?NoJob Family:MEDICAL ASSISTANTScheduled Days of the
Week:As Scheduled (may include weekends and holidays)Shift Start &
End Time:
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