Medical Assistant Baker City Outpatient Clinic PRN​/On-Call Days

PRN/On-Call Medical Assistant

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care. The Baker City Family Medicine Clinic is looking to hire a motivated and team-oriented PRN/On-Call Medical Assistant!

The Medical Assistant will work in our outpatient clinic promoting a positive experience in patient care with compassion and kindness. You will work as needed to help cover for staffing needs and assist others as needed in a supportive and team-oriented environment. You will work closely with other Medical Assistants, RNs, and LPNs and under the supervision of the physician and/or Advanced Practice Provider and clinical oversight is provided by the RN Supervisor, Lead Nurse and/or SAMG Nursing Administration.

You will receive training and orientation that will allow you to support efficient clinic flow and communicate accurately and positively with team members. The Baker City Family Medicine clinic sees patients from preventive screenings to chronic disease diagnosis and management. Our providers can address diagnosed health concerns early, before they become serious, as well as help our patients better manage existing conditions including physical, mental, and social health issues across all ages and stages of life.

As an MA you will have the opportunity to use a variety of skills and will see a variety of patients in a variety of areas including:
Family Medicine, Cardiology, Surgical Ophthalmology, Occupational Medicine, Endoscopy, and Telemed. You will escort patients back to exam room, perform vital signs checks (temperature, blood pressure, height/weight) and maintain a clean, safe, well-stocked clinical area, including patient examination rooms and equipment. In addition to patient intake and vitals, the MA may perform phlebotomy, immunizations, and also assist with procedures and injections.

Based on clinic needs you may perform clerical functions including appointment scheduling, prior authorizations for insurance, process insurance forms, new patient referrals received from other clinics, and tracking for laboratory/diagnostic tests and new patient referrals. Based on clinic needs you may complete tests, screenings, and identified procedures on patients after competency validation for the MA or CNA. An ideal candidate will have a strong desire to work in and learn about a patient care role, have strong self-initiative and communication skills, enjoy being part of a supportive team, and willing to assist in all areas of the clinic.

This position will help cover for vacations and call outs and will work a minimum of 2 shifts per month. Currently, we have a need for several shifts per month. As we grow, that may increase. When scheduled, this position will work Monday - Friday, 6:45am - 5:15pm (10 hour shifts). Part-time or full-time hours will be required for training for this position which would be approximately 2 - 4 weeks.

3325 Pocahontas Road, Baker City, OR 97814

High school graduate or equivalent required. MA credentialing from one of the following organizations is required to be completed within 15 months of hire or transfer date:
American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National Healthcare Association (CCMA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA), National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA), American Medical Certification Association (CMAC), National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE MA). Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire.

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon. We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.

Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop. We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is…