Medical Assistant Portland OR
Company: Interpath Laboratory
Location: Gresham
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Pacific Medical Group - North Portland, part of Praxis Health, is
looking for an experienced Medical Assistant to join our top-notch
team. Medical Assistants choose Praxis for the opportunity to work
one-on-one with a provider to know the patients and develop strong
relationships with them and the training to advance their skills
and knowledge to the highest level. Medical Assistants also choose
Praxis because it feels like home. Our neighborhood clinics have
been a part of this community for over 100 years and throughout
these years, we are proud to provide the highest quality care to
multiple generations of families. So, if you have exceptional
customer service skills, are detail oriented and have a passion for
healthcare, then please apply! 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 Benefits: We offer
a competitive wage and benefits package, and on top of this, you
will work with a talented group of providers, professionals and
co-workers who are dedicated to the highest standards of quality
care. The family of providers within the Praxis Health values those
we provide for and we value our employees. Benefit Highlights:Paid
Time Off401(K) with discretionary employer matchMedical with
In-Network & Custom Network discounts DentalNo Laboratory Charges
for In-House Testing Schedule: Monday - Friday and rotating
Saturdays (half day every 4th Saturday) with a half day during the
week! Essential Job FunctionsFulfills patient care responsibilities
as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing
patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room;
assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing,
collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient
history; performing screening per provider guidelines; assisting
providers/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying
instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing
pertinent information. Fulfills clerical responsibilities as
assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical
records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral
information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed;
scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient
demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that
information is complete and filed appropriately; Fulfills
environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting
up instruments and equipment according to department protocols;
cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between
patient visits to maintain infection control; keeping appropriate
records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking
exam/procedure rooms. Fulfills the organizations responsibilities
as assigned including; respecting and promoting patient's rights;
responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems
relating to patients and or staff with immediate
supervisor.Fulfills medical scribe duties as assigned that may
involve remaining in the exam room alongside the provider and
providing accurate, relevant documentation within the electronic
medical record; thoroughly documenting the medical visit and
procedures along with the chief complaint, medical history,
physical exam, past surgical history, patient education and
explanation of risks and benefits, provider dictated diagnoses,
prescriptions and instructions. Fulfills clinical Medical Assisting
responsibilities that vary according to state law, which may
include medical/surgical asepsis; checking vital signs or
measurements; physical examination preparations, clinical
pharmacology; drug administration through various routes including
injections; prescription verifications with physician's orders;
applying dressings and suture removal; bio hazard waste disposal
and monitoring; therapeutic modalities; instructing patients with
assistive devices, body mechanics and home care; laboratory
procedures including Occupations Safety and Health Administrations
(OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing;
specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and
sputum; emergency triage and first aid. Medical Assistants must
adhere to the MA scope of practice in the laboratory. Reliable
attendance and presence at work. Education and/or Experience High
School diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).Medical
Assisting diploma from an accredited vocational institution, a
community college program in medical assisting preferred.
Appropriate certificate indicating passing grade for specific
specialty if working in specialty departments; e.g., pediatric
medical assistant exam.Required - minimum one year of recent
experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant.
Experience with Electrocardiogram (EKG), taking vital signs and
giving injections. Current CPR certification preferredCurrent
health records with the appropriate immunization to work in the
health care field (Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis). 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 than 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!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. The employee is
occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch. 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.Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, crawl, bend and twist
as needed. Requires walking on non-level surfaces, inside and
outside the office, throughout the day. Work Environment:
Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings.
OSHA CategoryThis 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. EOE Disabled/Veteran Praxis Health is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to
all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws.
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