Clinical Medical Assistant

Neaman Plastic Surgery and Neaman Surgery Center is the premier body contouring destination in the Willamette Valley. We are seeking a talented and driven medical assistant to help coordinate the care of our patients and enhance their surgical experience. You will be part of a dynamic team of plastic surgeons, physician assistants, and anesthesiologists focused on providing excellent care and improved patient outcomes. This position will serve as a key liaison between our practice's clinic and surgical aspects, assisting patients as they progress through their surgical journey.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8-5.

Job Summary: Assist in activities of care coordination, direct pre- and post-operative patient care, charting, problem solving, as well as extensive patient education for all Neaman Plastic Surgery patients.

Essential Functions

Charting and Administrative Duties:

· Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filled out and available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment

· Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; keeping patient information confidential.

· Administrative duties such as additional charting assistance for other Medical Assistants and filing

Patient Care

· Escort patients to exam rooms

· Gather patient history and reason for office visit

· Measure vital signs

· Weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature and any other pretesting or data required by the physician

· Records patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files. Ensures accuracy in documentation of information in patient’s chart.

· Assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms

· Draws blood, removes sutures, changes dressings.

· Take telephone messages, and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls

· Maintains HIPAA compliance standards and practices complete confidentiality in all areas of practice and work.

Exam Room Preparation and Supply Maintenance

· Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations

· Disinfects, cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations; Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

· Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare

· sterilization as required; Properly disposes of contaminated supplies

· Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.

· Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e., refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Two years of experience working in a medical facility.

· Effective customer service skills and a positive attitude.

· Strong written, verbal, and telephone communication skills.

· Excellent organizational skills with the ability to pay close attention to detail.

· Ability to work in a high-volume environment.

· Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment.

· Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and physicians.

· Experience with wound care

· Knowledge of principles and skills needed to provide nursing assessment, intervention, and treatment.

· Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients.

· Knowledge of patient education principles to assist patients in caring for themselves.

· Have current Medical Assistant Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience caring for post-surgical patients.

· Care Management experience.

· Bilingual skills (Spanish)

This is an amazing opportunity to play a vital role in the experience and recovery of our plastic surgery patients. This unique position crosses all aspects of plastic surgery and allows the applicant significant autonomy as a medical assistant in an important part of the care team.

Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• direct patient care: 1 year (Preferred)
• EMR systems: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $29