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WorkSource Oregon Medical Assistant- Strawberry Wilderness Clinic in JOHN DAY, Oregon
Medical Assistant provides patient care in the office setting. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or physician. Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing and office policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with physicians and team members about patient\'s clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Demonstrate ability to learn and maintain appropriate technical skills to effectively support the electronic record system. Multi-tasking, self-motivation, organization skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment are required. Embraces and practices A.I.D.E.T. skills/Customer Services at consistently. Participates in the department\'s continuous quality improvement (CQI) practices. Required: * High School Diploma or GED equivalent. * Medical Terminology Courses or Venipuncture classes. * Successful completion of Medical Assistant Program. * Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by American Health Association (AHA). Preferred: * Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Duties: * Provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN/LPN/LVN and/or physician, evaluates outcomes, consults with other health team members as required. * Assists nursing and medical staff with routine examinations and patient treatments which may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population. * Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health errors. * Meets current documentation standards and policies. * Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. * Completes annual education requirements. * Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community. * Any additional duties as assigned. Wage and Benefits: * Competitive pay depending on experience. * Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, AD & D, and Retirement match.
