Medical Assistant - Family Practice

Job Description

Peace Health is seeking a Medical Assistant – Family Practice for a Per Diem/Relief, Day position.

The salary range for this role is $25.62 – $34.58. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including education, training, work experience, collective bargaining terms, seniority, and more.

In collaboration with the healthcare team, assists physicians/providers in the delivery of patient care working within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant.

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable; takes and records patient history and vital signs.
• Prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; selects, sets up, and maintains medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures, and anesthesia interviews as applicable.
• Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• May transport specimens.
• May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow‑up appointments.
• May maintain patient files, records, and other information, including entry of data into the electronic medical record.
• May provide phone screening of the patient to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.
• Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Accredited Program
  
  Required:
  
  Medical Assistant or Medical Office Assistant that allows caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam (e.g., associate degree in Allied Health).
• Apprenticeship
  
  Required:
  
  Medical Assistant.
• Minimum of 1 year preferred experience in a medical office.
• Required:
  
  National Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA, RMA, NHA, NCCT, AMCA, AAH, NAHPUSA, etc.).
• Required:
  
  Basic Life Support upon hire.

• Demonstrated knowledge of age‑specific principles of growth, development, and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (Required).
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality (Required).
• Ability to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members (Required).
• Proficiency in computer and office equipment; familiarity with desktop tools, multi‑line phone systems, and insurance billing preferred (Required).
• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks (Required).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (Required).
• Understanding of asepsis principles if applicable (Required).

• Clinic locations performing both Medical Assistant and Diagnostic Technician functions: Must meet Diagnostic Technician qualifications and perform essential functions in addition to those for the Medical Assistant.
• OREGON: Must have current Medical Assistant National certification, Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant, or be a National Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) at date of hire.
  
  Education:
  
  NHA CCMA certification fulfills the requirement.
• OREGON WEST NETWORK – SHMC Anesthesia Clinic: Does not perform Essential Functions 3, 4, 5 or 8. May provide phone screening for admission history, medication reconciliation, and schedule appointments. Minimum of two years post‑certification experience in a medical office or surgical offices required.
• OREGON WEST NETWORK – SHMC Hyperbaric Center: Requires pushing and pulling patients on gurneys into and out of hyperbaric chambers.
• PHMG – Primary Care Medical Home: Uses EHR decision support and standing order protocols to manage patient populations; assists provider in documenting encounter details, ordering tests, and referrals.

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs without assistive equipment; fine motor skills required.
• Push/pull:
  Frequently up to 45 lbs force.
• Hand‑on CPR:
  At least 20 minutes using 100‑125 lbs force (seldom or occasionally).
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting; bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, and kneeling frequently.
• Lifting non‑patient items up to 20 lbs occasionally and 5 lbs frequently.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids, and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 403(b) retirement plan for contributors, wellness benefits, a discount program, and an expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health services for positions less than 0.5 FTE.

Peace Health is an affirmative action employer. We consider applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.