Medical Assistant, Springfield, OR; Thurston Medical Clinic

Medical Assistant, Springfield, OR (Thurston Medical Clinic)

Springfield, OR

Thurston Medical Clinic, part of Praxis Health, invites reliable, friendly, and energetic Medical Assistants with outstanding people skills to join our team.

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with discretionary employer match, and paid time off
• A collaborative, patient‑focused environment where your skills are valued

As a Medical Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting providers and ensuring seamless patient care. Your responsibilities include:

• Rooming patients, obtaining vitals, medical history, and allergy/asthma updates
• Accurately documenting in Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Assisting providers with clinical procedures and testing
• Managing clinical tasks including prior authorizations, referrals, and prescription support
• Contributing to daily team flow, supporting both patients and fellow staff
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized clinical environment

• High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Medical Assisting diploma from an accredited vocational institution or a community college program preferred
• At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant or CNA
• Ability to multi‑task and provide support to multiple providers
• Strong customer service skills and attention to detail
• BLS certification (or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire)
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings.

This position performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or tissues. All employees performing these duties are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis‑B vaccination series.

Praxis Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.