Medical Assistant

Benefits offered for full-time employees:

• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance, AD&D - Company Paid
• Short Term Disability- Company Paid
• Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional or ROTH) with Company Funded company match up to 6%
• Retirement and Financial Planning Services
• Shift differential incentives
• Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
• We provide professional development to enhance various skills, certifications, and continuing education
• Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have opportunities
• Paid Time Off (amount depends on years of service)
• Sick Leave for part-time staff
• (11) Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Carpool reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Clinical Supervision
• Wellness Program reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

Administrative/Clerical

• Greet patients/visitors
• Answer phones/schedule appointments
• Fill out and submit insurance forms
• Establish and maintain patient charts
• File, update, keep Medical Records

Clinical

• Prepare/maintain examination rooms
• Prepare patients for examinations
• Assist LMP during examinations
• Schedule/report laboratory work
• Maintain inventory and order medications
• Coordinate with LMP to obtain appropriate prescription medication for patients
• Possess knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, laboratory techniques, clinical procedures, and pharmaceutical principles
• Must be customer service oriented
• Ability to use medical equipment, computers, medical and office software
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure
• Maintain standards of confidentiality of Lifeways’ clients and records
• Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with Lifeways, Oregon Administrative Rules, OSHA and HIPAA/FERPA regulations

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant course
• Valid driver’s license
• Must pass a criminal background check
• AVADE & FA/CPR Certified within 90 days of hire

Preferred:

• American Association Medical Assistants (AAMA) certification or American Medical Technology (AMT) registration within one year of hire