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You serve as a crucial link between patient and physician, ensuring that the proper tests are administered and the results are accurately reported. Your care, competency and attention to detail reinforce the Legacy mission of making life better for others.
The Medical Assistant I – Clinics is responsible for assisting with patient care, maintaining department/clinic efficiency and other duties, as assigned. Participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of a physician. Participates in daily operations under the supervisor or manager.
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Prepare patients and rooms for exams and procedures.
Perform basic laboratory testing, point of care testing, phlebotomy and other quality controls.
Administer medications as directed by physician/ nurse practitioner (as per site operations).
Assists physician/nurse practitioner with exams and procedures.
Performs procedures within scope of practice.
Accurately documents medical information in the patient records.
Tracks and routes test results to physician(s)/nurse practitioner(s) for review, and file results in medical records (as per site operations).
Communicates test results to patients when deemed appropriate by physician/nurse practitioner.
Facilitates patient care activities, to include scheduling ancillary tests, reinforcing patient education, and triaging as appropriate and directed by physician/nurse practitioner (as per site operation).
Maintains adequate inventory of medical, office, and pharmaceutical supplies.
Demonstrates and maintains professional behavior in accordance with established standards.
Timely, concise, and appropriate use of telephone to meet needs of external and internal customers.
Performs basic computer skills in using electronic health record proficiently while conducting daily documentation and communications involved in patient care.
Processes orders appropriately and accurately.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education (one of these four):
Experience:
Experience as a back office medical assistant in a clinic setting. One-year experience preferred. Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:
Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
Certification:
Washington and Oregon-
Current American Heart Association approved CPR certification required.
MA certification required within one year of hire, from either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or the National Healthcare Association (NHA). AAMA preferred. Certification upon hire preferred. Certification may be required upon hire, depending on the needs of the department.
Oregon Only-
MA certification requirement may be met instead by current Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license (Basic or Advanced) and national EMT registration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT.)
Washington Only-
Washington State certification as a Medical Assistant-Certified or Interim Medical Assistant-Certified required, including completion of required Washington State AIDS training. (This requirement applies also to employees who float into the role.)
(Note for Internal Use Only: Update MA-P status)
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$64k-80k (estimate)
07/18/2022
10/28/2023
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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