Job Description

Initial Posting Date: 07/18/2024Application Deadline: 07/29/2024Agency: Oregon Health AuthoritySalary Range: $3,477 - $4,755Position Type: EmployeePosition Title: Medical Assistant:Job PostingWhat you will do!Medical Assistant support the work of psychiatry staff (Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners) at OSH\'s Junction City Campus. In particular, this position supports the documentation work of the psychiatry staff, which continues to increase in volume and complexity due to changes in regulations and standards of practice, and the use of an electronic medical record.Obtain and provide clinical data that supports medical decision-making by the psychiatry staff. This may be obtained from the medical record and/or from the patient.Provide support to the Psychiatry department broadly by obtaining data or coordinating activities which support excellence in psychiatric care and patient coverage.What\'s in it for you?We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from.We offer full , we pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, including mental health coverage. We also offer 8 hours of paid sick leave per month, 8 hours of paid vacation leave per month, 24 hours of personal leave each year, and eleven paid holidays per year plus . If you\'re driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the is the place for you.If you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you might benefit from the . If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full-time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven.OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA\xe2\x80\x99s health equity definition is \xe2\x80\x9cOregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.\xe2\x80\x9d OHA\xe2\x80\x99s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click , to learn more about OHA\xe2\x80\x99s mission, vision and core values.DutiesProvide support for psychiatric admission documentationResearch and document patient informationComplete admission medication reconciliation form for review and signature by the admitting practitionerScribe parts of the admission assessment and/or other admission documentationProvide support for ongoing clinical documentationKeep track of when Psychiatry staff need to reassess a patient on enhanced supervision or consult with supervisor about enhanced supervision.Provide treatment course information and scribe historical sections of notes related to patient transfer to a different unit.Obtain and provide clinical data to support psychiatric medical decision-making.Interview patients to obtain and provide patient self-report of symptoms or medication side effects.Collect patient medication history, including response to medication trials, by patient interview and/or medical record review.Correlate medication history with incidences of behaviorsProvide support for other related functions which support the work of Psychiatry staffCoordinate coverage for completion of discharge summaries.Coordinate with patients, treatment malls and units to schedule appointment times for patients to be seen by psychiatry staff, as needed.Minimum Qualifications:Two years of secretarial or basic administrative support experience that includes records processing, generating documents, and gathering and sorting data.Completion of a Medical Assistant Training Program.Medical Assistant Certification completion.ORAn associate degree in general office occupations and one year of experience with records processing, generating documents, and gathering and sorting dataCompletion of a Medical Assistant Training Program.Medical Assistant Certification completion.ORAn equivalent combination of education and experience.Completion of a Medical Assistant Training ProgramMedical Assistant Certification completion..Questions/Need Help?If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the Americans with Disabilities Act contact atBarry Lein503-440-6484Barry.lein@oha.oregon.goAdditional InformationPlease monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. for more information about veterans\xe2\x80\x99 preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time \xe2\x80\x93 unless specifically noted. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security\'s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United StatesIf you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test.Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed.Employees at the Oregon State Hospital may be exposed to the handling, administration, waste, and spill cleanup of hazardous medications, which may result in health impacts to the employee.Applicants can review the Oregon State Hospital\'s anti-retaliation notice atwebpage.The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. (critical elements of the process).The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.

State of Oregon