What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant, Springfield, OR (Thurston Medical Clinic) position at praxis-health?
Join Our Team as a Medical Assistant!
Thurston Medical Clinic, of Praxis Health, would like to invite reliable, friendly and energetic Medical Assistants with outstanding people skills to join our team.
We are excited to share with you a short video that shows why the Praxis Health family is so special. Please click here: https://youtu.be/MrNWtn42prY
Why Join Us?
• A consistent schedule: Full-time
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(K) with discretionary employer match, and paid time off
• A collaborative, patient-focused environment where your skills are valued
About the Role
As a Medical Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting providers and ensuring seamless patient care. Your responsibilities will include:
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Rooming patients, obtaining vitals, medical history, and allergy/asthma updates.
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Accurately documenting in Electronic Health Records (EHR).
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Assisting providers with clinical procedures and testing.
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Managing clinical tasks including prior authorizations, referrals, and prescription support.
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Contributing to daily team flow, supporting both patients and fellow staff.
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Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized clinical environment.
Minimum Qualifications
✅ High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
✅ Medical Assisting diploma from an accredited vocational institution or a community college program preferred
✅ At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant or CNA
✅ Ability to multi-task and provide support to multiple providers
✅ Strong customer service skills and attention to detail
✅ BLS certification (or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire)
✅ Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred
About Our Company
Praxis Health is a family of medical groups providing high-quality healthcare throughout the state of Oregon. Our community-based clinics are the DNA of our business, providing better medicine, advocacy for our patients, and a satisfying and collaborative culture for our providers and staff. The Praxis family approach is dynamically different from other healthcare companies in Oregon. We are not “big box” health care, but rather a company of small groups and clinics, of nimble micro-cultures that can quickly adapt to industry changes, as well as patient needs. We have been serving communities across the beautiful and adventurous state of Oregon for over 50 years! And we are pioneers and thought leaders in the industry. Our commitment to innovative and operational excellence has allowed us to create healthcare solutions that are both cost-efficient and cutting-edge. Come see how healthcare is done right!
General Physical Requirements
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
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The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch.
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The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
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Work Environment: Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings.
OSHA Category
This position performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or tissues. All employees performing these duties are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis-B vaccination series.