Clinical Certified Medical Assistant​/LPN, Internal Medicine

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Full Time South, Salem, OR, US

3 days ago Requisition

Doyou enjoy caring for others and building relationships with patients, provider sand peers? Join our team! Our medical assistants are an important part of the Salem Clinic family! Our medical assistants welcome patients, record vital signs, assist in procedures, and perform outreach for health maintenance needs.

The work environment is professional and supportive, while also fun! Salem Clinic provides a great environment to start, grow or wind down your healthcare career.

Full time opening in Internal Medicine at:

Salem Clinic Main | 2531 Boone Rd SE, Salem OR 97306

Pay Range:

Clinical Certified Medical Assistant: $22.37 - $29.54

Clinical Assistant LPN: $27.74 - $36.66

Job Summary: Assist primary assistant and Salem Clinic provider in the delivery of health care and patient care.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with possession of a current, unencumbered Oregon State Licensed Practical Nurse License or graduate of a Medical Assistant program with a nationally recognized certification such as AAMA, NCCT, or AMT.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in providing patient care.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
• Skill in taking vital signs.
• Skill in medical record documentation and recording test results.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to read, understand, and respond to detailed oral and written instructions. Ask clarifying questions as necessary.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing assignments and work pace.
• Ability to recognize problems and share ideas for solutions. Good judgment and decision making skills.
• Ability to utilize computer programs expected for patient care and the ability to type at least 30 wpm.
• Must be a team player, have a positive attitude, and be detail oriented.

Essential Functions:

• Attend practice huddles as needed.
• Function as a member of the care team being able to perform adequately in each role as assigned for the day (rooming, tasking, etc).
• Fill in as primary assistant if the need arises.