Medical Assistant Extern Clinics at Legacy Health

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

212.18

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Laboratory Testing, Phlebotomy, Medication Administration, Documentation, Communication, Patient Education, Inventory Management, Professional Behavior, Electronic Health Records, Order Processing, Basic Computer Skills, Health Care Experience, BLS CPR Certification, Medical Assisting Program Enrollment, Scheduling

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Appointments to this job are always temporary, lasting no more than 6 months as part of a Medical Assisting training program. This is an on-site position, based in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. Candidates must reside in either Oregon or Washington state to be employed with Legacy Health. The Medical Assistant Extern Clinics is supervised at all times by a Lead Medical Assistant (MA), MA preceptor, or designee. This position is a learning opportunity for students currently enrolled in a Medical Assisting program, designed to develop skills and build clinical competency. LMG utilizes the “married state” preceptor/preceptee model. The Medical Assistant Extern Clinics is responsible for assisting with patient care, maintaining department/clinic efficiency, and other appropriate duties as assigned. This role participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of a physician, while participating in daily clinic operations under the supervisor or manager. Responsibilities Prepares patients and rooms for exams and procedures. Performs basic laboratory testing, point of care testing, phlebotomy and other quality controls under supervision. Administers medications with direct supervision as directed by a physician or nurse practitioner. Assists physician/nurse practitioner with exams and procedures. Performs procedures with supervision until full competency has been documented by Lead, preceptor or designee. Accurately documents medical information in the patient records. Tracks and routes test results to physician(s) or nurse practitioner(s) for review, and file results in medical records per site operation practices. Communicates test results with patients when deemed appropriate by physician or nurse practitioner. Facilitates patient care activities, to include scheduling ancillary tests and reinforcing patient education, with direct supervision as appropriate and directed by physician nurse practitioner per site operation practices. Maintains adequate inventory of medical, office, and pharmaceutical supplies. Demonstrates and maintains professional behavior in accordance with established standards. Exercises timely, concise, and appropriate use of telephone to meet needs of external and internal customers. Performs basic computer tasks in using electronic health record proficiently while conducting daily documentation and communications involved in patient care. Processes orders appropriately and accurately but does not sign or otherwise authorize orders. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Experience: Health care experience preferred. Education Current enrollment in a Medical Assisting program. Skills: Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions. Licensure Current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification required. Pay Range USD $16.97 - USD $212.18 /Hr. Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant Extern Clinics assists with patient care and maintains department efficiency under supervision. Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, performing basic laboratory tests, and documenting medical information.