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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.
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.
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.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
Current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification required.
Temporary
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$38k-45k (estimate)
03/10/2023
05/02/2025
legacyhealth.org
PORTLAND, OR
7,500 - 15,000
1989
MARY ANN WATSON
$1B - $3B
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
OUR LEGACY IS YOURS At Legacy Health, our legacy is all about doing what's right for our employees, our patients, our communities and our world. That means helping people get healthy, and staying that way. Encouraging medical professionals to set a higher standard. Tending to the little things that help patients heal. And supporting our staff in doing whatever it takes to meet the needs of those we serve. But it's not just what we do, it's why we do it. At Legacy, our fundamental responsibility is to improve the wellness of everyone we touch, to empower people to live healthier lives, and to ...create a legacy that truly lives on. We strive to be a diverse, culturally competent organization. We strongly encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and inclusion to apply. Follow Legacy Health on Twitter: http://twitter.com/OurLegacyHealth Join the Legacy Health Facebook community: http://www.facebook.com/legacyhealth/ Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled (Photo is of Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center - Vancouver, WA)
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