Medical Assistant

Company: Columbia Gorge Family Medicine
Location: Hood River
Posted on: October 18, 2024

Job Description:

We are a friendly team providing primary care services for over 30 years to our community. *We offer excellent benefits, generous time off, competitive pay including an additional $150/month compensation for bilingual Spanish-English skills and time-and-a-half pay for acute care shifts, and a welcoming and friendly work environment. *This position is full-time, in clinic, five days a week with occasional Saturdays. Come join our team of dedicated and compassionate staff!Principal Duties:* Prepares patients for examinations. Verifies patient information and history as needed.* Measures and records vital signs.* Assists provider during patient exams/minor surgical procedures; administers and provides medication and immunizations as ordered.* Stocks and prepares exam rooms. Selects and lays out medical supplies.* Cleans, sterilizes, and calibrates medical equipment as required.* Performs tests and studies such as electrocardiograms, audiograms, pulmonary function tests, etc.* Collects specimens as required and maintains sample integrity throughout the collection and transfer process.* Records and reports patient information in EMR.* Handles medication refill requests in accordance with clinic procedure.* Dispenses appropriate educational materials to support health maintenance and/or to promote understanding of tests/procedures.* Schedules tests and appointments preparing all forms and requisitions as needed by medical care provider. Follows through to ensure lab and x-ray reports are received. Receives and relays those reports to patients after being instructed to do so by reviewing provider.* Returns patient phone calls by the end of each business day-or sooner if acuity is high.* Performing injections* Sterilizing instruments* Performing EKGs* Administering medications* Other duties and projects as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:* 2+ years experience as a certified MA* 2+ years experience using Epic* Knowledge of basic medical assisting skills.* Knowledge of relevant medical terminology.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Knowledge of pertinent regulatory requirements including disposal of medical waste and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.* Strong attention to detail.* Ability to multi-task and prioritize.* Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions of medical care providers.* Ability to work effectively with patients, employees, and allied health professionals.* Ability to use time effectively seeking out work from colleagues as time allows.* Capacity to respond with patience and understanding during stressful and or emergency situations related to patient health care.* CPR certificationJob Type: Full-timePay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Flexible spending account* Free parking* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* On-the-job training* Paid time off* Vision insuranceMedical Specialty:* Primary CareSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Monday to FridayApplication Question(s):* Do you have a current CMA/RMA?Experience:* Epic: 2 years (Preferred)Language:* Spanish (Preferred)Work Location: In person

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