At our organization, we pride ourselves on treating every employee as a valued member of our family, not just a number or a name. When you join our team, you’ll experience a warm welcome and be embraced by our compassionate culture.
As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care, aligning with Yamhill Valley Pulmonary and Sleep Center’s mission, strategic goals, and adhering to federal and state laws and regulations, performance and outcome objectives, as well as accreditation standards.
If you’re passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives and being part of a supportive and caring team, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Join us in our commitment to providing the highest quality healthcare in a welcoming and compassionate environment.
Essential Functions
- Supports clinic compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and YVPSC rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures governing the clinical provision of medical services as well as those relating to, but not limited to, workplace safety, public health, and confidentiality.
- Demonstrates the ability to work with patients of all ages.
- Maintains a positive working relationship with the department: communicates with other HHS departments, as necessary, in order to resolve operational problems and make the most effective use of the resources in delivering quality patient care.
- Checks patients in by taking vitals, assessing pain, obtaining medication allergies, and assessing the reason for the patient visits and other assessments as required.
- Completes the appropriate electronic health record templates.
- Review the patient chart, and check for any outstanding lab, x-ray results or any medical visits since the last appointment.
- Reviews patient medications and refills.
- Assists provider during examinations and performs treatments, procedures, and waived lab testing within the scope of competency and training.
- Administers medications as ordered by providers and according to HHS policy/protocol.
- Stocks and cleans exam room: clean the exam table and other furniture with an appropriate cleansing agent as per protocol.
- Performs quality control duties on a daily basis in accordance with regulatory and department policy.
- Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
- Works in consultation with clinical teams, direct clinical support staff, and indirect clinical support staff to develop and implement policies and procedures that maximize patient-centered communication and services.
- Attends all staff meetings, department meetings, and any other meetings as required.
Maintains the strictest confidentiality.
- Performs related work as required.
Job Qualifications
- Current certification as a Medical Assistant.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to provide patient services appropriate to the ages served.
- Proficient computer skills for chart completion.
- Strong interpersonal skills are necessary in order to interact with and enhance patient relations.
- Knowledge of Athena EMR system preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Medical specialties:
Pulmonology
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are recommended for everyone entering the building.
