Medical Assistant; MA Specialist - Geriatrics Job Lebanon area,Oregon USA,Healthcare

Position: Medical Assistant (MA) Specialist - Geriatrics

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
- Assists practitioner in assigned Urgent Care and/or specialty clinic(s) in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
- The Geriatrics team at Samaritan Health Services offer complete health care for seniors through their family medicine and internal medicine providers. They encourage and offer preventive care, including annual exams, health screenings and counseling regarding health and lifestyle.
EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Registered or Certified Medical Assistant required.
- Six (6) months Medical Assistant experience required.
- Healthcare Provider BLS required.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant program preferred.
- Experience in applicable specialty area preferred.
- Lab/EKG experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
- Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health‑care measures within scope of practice.
- Adaptability / Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
- Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
- Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi‑disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
- Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
- Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age‑related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non‑judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Rarely
  (1 - 10% of the time)
  Occasionally
  (11 - 33% of the time)
  Frequently
  (34 - 66% of the time)
  Continually
  (67 – 100% of the time)
  WALK - INCLINE
  LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
  LIFT(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
  PULL (0-20 pounds force)
  CLIMB - STAIRS
  LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
  LIFT(Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
  LIFT(Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
  LIFT(Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
  SQUAT Repetitive
  KNEEL(on knees)
  REACH
  - Upward
  SIT
  WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
  LIFT(Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
  SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
  ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
  ROTATE TRUNK Standing
  FINGER DEXTERITY
  PINCH Fingers
  CARRY1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  CARRY2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
  MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
  STAND
  BEND FORWARDat waist
  REACH
  -Forward
  GRASPHand/Fist
  PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
  PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
  PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
  PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

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