What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at CHI St Anthony Hospital?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Are you a compassionate, skilled MA ready to deliver exceptional patient care? Join our dynamic team!
Under the direction of the healthcare provider, you'll play a critical role in patient safety and well-being, performing vital preliminary tests and ensuring a smooth patient experience.
You will:
- Patient Intake & Vitals: Greet/prepare patients; obtain/record vital signs (BP, temp, pulse, resp, height, weight, allergies, meds, presenting problem).
- Diagnostic Support: Perform routine tests (e.g., EKGs).
- Medication & Vaccine Admin: Administer ordered medications/vaccines (oral, injection, topical, etc.).
- Specimen Collection (May be required): Draw/collect blood samples; prepare specimens for lab analysis.
- Scheduling & Communication: Schedule diagnostic testing and follow up; communicate test results and plan of care to patients.
- Room & Equipment Prep: Clean/sterilize instruments; maintain equipment; stock/clean exam rooms; dispose of contaminated items.
- Documentation: Document patient plan(s) of care, tests, and examination results in medical record.
Non Certified MA: $19.25 - 26.78
Certified MA: $22.51-31.79
Student loan repayment program offered!
Job Requirements
What You'll Bring:
- Compassion & Attention to Detail: Precise in tasks, dedicated to patient well-being.
- Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED.
- Required Licensure and Certifications:
- AHA BLS certification within thirty (30) days of hire.
- Preferred: Certified Medical Assistant and/or Medical Assistant experience.
CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed, licensed for 49, faith-based, acute care, level four trauma, critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton, Oregon area for more than 100 years. We are committed to the highest quality of patient care and safety; and to strengthening our community through wellness education. CHI St. Anthony Hospital is designed specifically to ensure that our physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals can continue to provide extraordinary care for our patients. The 103,000 square foot hospital features 4 operations rooms, 11 emergency rooms, 30 private patient rooms, and the latest medical equipment. St. Anthony Hospital has plenty of room to grow as needed by the community and will continue to provide the safest quality of care possible. St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient experience hospitals in 2021. CHI St. Anthony is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services-all recognized for quality, safety and service. To learn more go to www.sahpendleton.org
Salary : $23 - $32