Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

The Baker City Family Medicine Clinic is now hiring for a motivated and team-oriented part-time Medical Assistant!

Position Summary & Highlights

• The Medical Assistant will work in our outpatient clinic promoting a positive experience in patient care with compassion and kindness.

• You will work as needed to help cover for staffing needs and assist others as needed in a supportive and team-oriented environment.

• You will work closely with other Medical Assistants, RNs, and LPNs and under the supervision of the physician and/or Advanced Practice Provider and clinical oversight is provided by the RN Supervisor, Lead Nurse and/or SAMG Nursing Administration.

• You will receive training and orientation that will allow you to support efficient clinic flow and communicate accurately and positively with team members.

• The Baker City Family Medicine clinic sees patients from preventive screenings to chronic disease diagnosis and management.

• Our providers can address diagnosed health concerns early, before they become serious, as well as help our patients better manage existing conditions including physical, mental, and social health issues across all ages and stages of life.

What You Will Do:

• As an MA you will have the opportunity to use a variety of skills and will see a variety of patients in a variety of areas including: Family Medicine, Cardiology, Surgical Ophthalmology, Occupational Medicine, Endoscopy, and Telemed.

• You will escort patients back to exam room, perform vital signs checks (temperature, blood pressure, height/weight) and maintain a clean, safe, well-stocked clinical area, including patient examination rooms and equipment.

• In addition to patient intake and vitals, the MA may perform phlebotomy, immunizations, and also assist with procedures and injections.

• Based on clinic needs you may perform clerical functions including appointment scheduling, prior authorizations for insurance, process insurance forms, new patient referrals received from other clinics, and tracking for laboratory/diagnostic tests and new patient referrals.

• Based on clinic needs you may complete tests, screenings, and identified procedures on patients after competency validation for the MA or CNA.

• An ideal candidate will have a strong desire to work in and learn about a patient care role, have strong self-initiative and communication skills, enjoy being part of a supportive team, and willing to assist in all areas of the clinic.

Work Schedule/Training:

• This position will work 20 hours per week, during the work week Mondays - Fridays, around the hours of 6:45am - 5:15pm.

Location:

3325 Pocahontas Road, Baker City, OR 97814

Learn more about the Baker City Clinic: https://www.saintalphonsus.org/location/saint-alphonsus-baker-city-family-medicine

Medical Assistant Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.

• MA credentialing  from one of the following organizations  is required to be completed within 15 months of hire or transfer date:

  • American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA)

  • American Medical Technologists (RMA)

  • National Healthcare Association (CCMA)

  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA)

  • National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA)

  • American Medical Certification Association (CMAC)

  • National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE MA)

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire.

Highlights and Benefits

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth an