Job Description

Medical Assistant I

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 23-33095
Type: Regular Full-Time
Randall Children\'s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel

Overview

You serve as a crucial link between patient and physician, ensuring that the proper tests are administered and the results are accurately reported. Your care, competency and attention to detail reinforce the Legacy mission of making life better for others.

The Medical Assistant I \xe2\x80\x93 Clinics is responsible for assisting with patient care, maintaining department/clinic efficiency and other duties, as assigned. Participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of a physician. Participates in daily operations under the supervisor or manager.

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Responsibilities

Prepare patients and rooms for exams and procedures.

Perform basic laboratory testing, point of care testing, phlebotomy and other quality controls.

Administer medications as directed by physician/ nurse practitioner (as per site operations).

Assists physician/nurse practitioner with exams and procedures.

Performs procedures within scope of practice.

Accurately documents medical information in the patient records.

Tracks and routes test results to physician(s)/nurse practitioner(s) for review, and file results in medical records (as per site operations).

Communicates test results to patients when deemed appropriate by physician/nurse practitioner.

Facilitates patient care activities, to include scheduling ancillary tests, reinforcing patient education, and triaging as appropriate and directed by physician/nurse practitioner (as per site operation).

Maintains adequate inventory of medical, office, and pharmaceutical supplies.

Demonstrates and maintains professional behavior in accordance with established standards.

Timely, concise, and appropriate use of telephone to meet needs of external and internal customers.

Performs basic computer skills in using electronic health record proficiently while conducting daily documentation and communications involved in patient care.

Processes orders appropriately and accurately.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education (one of these four):

• Completion of a medical assistant program, or equivalent experience; or
• Completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces; or
• For Oregon only: Completion of Basic Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program; or
• For Oregon only: Completion of Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program.

Experience:

Experience as a back office medical assistant in a clinic setting. One-year experience preferred. Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

LEGACY\xe2\x80\x99S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy\xe2\x80\x99s Values in Action

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

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