Job Title:
Medical Assistant (Certified)
Job Category:
410
Wage Classification:
Hourly
Job Code/ Req#:
609
Location:
Astoria Oregon
Travel Required:
Minimal
Level/Salary Range:
$10.00 - 19.00 per hour
Position Type/
Status:
Full-time, benefitted. FLSA
(Fair Labor Standards Act) nonexempt position. OSHA highrisk position, ADA negotiable
position.
Reports to:
Chief Operations Officer
Will Train Applicant(s):
Mixed with experience
Applications Accepted By:
Fax or E-mail:
Mail:
(503) 325-8602 or Admin@coastalfhc.org
Coastal Family Health Center
Subject Line: Medical Assistant position
Human Resources Dept.
Attention: HR Department RE: Job Code 410-609
PO Box 239
Astoria, OR 97103
Job Description
Job Purpose:
The Medical Assistant (Certified) will perform duties to assist the Center providers in the delivery of primary
medical care as needed. The Medical Assistant (Certified) receives, greets and prepares patients for medical
examinations or procedures. The Medical Assistant (Certified) aides the center providers in the treatment of
patients in accordance with established guidelines.
Duties:
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Prepares patients for provider, including greeting patients, patient check in and check out, questioning
patients as to problems, recording chief complaint on chart, getting vital signs and other lab work as
indicated, and prepares patients for individual treatment and appropriate examinations.
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Insures that ill patients remain comfortable until seen by a provider.
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Assists providers in healthcare activities, performance of diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures.
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Prepares orders and maintains stock of appropriate supplies.
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Performs other necessary duties as required by the administrative or clinical directors to meet the goal
of providing primary healthcare services.
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Participates in daily team huddle with assigned provider.
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Collects viable specimens from the clinic’s patients, performs all in-house testing, prepares
specimens/records for outside lab procedures and records lab results.
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Records results of all blood samples, cultures, EKGs, etc., in the patient charts.
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Performs routine laboratory procedures, i.e., urinalysis, cultures, completing appropriate forms and
assisting providers with examination and diagnostic routines.
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Assists in the conducting of health education activities as needed.
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Performs other necessary duties as required by the administrative and clinical directors to meet the goal
of providing primary healthcare services.
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Gives injections only under the direct medical supervision of the site provider and sets up exam rooms
for various treatments, assisting with suturing and any emergency patients.
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Completes all records and reports as assigned.
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Participates in the community health center’s quality assurance activities and performs duties in
accordance with applicable standards.
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Develops and maintains skills by seeking consultation from appropriate sources.
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Ensures an appropriate environment for delivery of healthcare by assisting, in general, with maintenance
and housekeeping i.e., maintaining equipment, locking and securing areas and maintaining work areas in
a clean, safe and orderly fashion.
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Attends all clinical updates and trainings.
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Obtains test results and referral reports and reports date directly to provider.
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Facilitates in training new employees.
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Performs all other duties as assigned.
Skills/Attributes:
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Ability to proficiently and accurately read and write in English.
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Excellent telephone, communication and interviewing skills.
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Proficient computer skills; ability to use multiple types of programs i.e., word processing, electronic
health record.
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Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and perform efficiently and effectively in a stressful environment.
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Ability to work in fast-paced setting.
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Empathy and understanding of patients with special needs.
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Ability to work effectively with people from diverse social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Qualifications:
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High School graduate with two-year’s experience in a primary medical care setting and/or completion of
a medical assistant’s educational program at an accredited school, required.
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Certification in Medical Assistant Technology, required.
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Demonstrates ability to deal with the public, required.
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Ability to learn to perform laboratory tests and willingness to assist other staff as necessary, required.
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Ability to make accurate technical and visual observations of patients and to record same in a neat and
legible order, required.
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Ability to relate with warmth and effectiveness to patients and staff of the health center, required.
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Current CPR certification required (CFHC will provide if needed).
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Must be able to pass national background check and drug screen.
Physical Requirements:
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Standing/walking; predominate daily position.
Bending, stooping, lifting, positioning; predominate daily physical activities while performing duties
within clinic practice.
In performing job duties may be exposed to blood and body fluids and hazardous chemicals; sight,
auditory, tactile and olfactory senses exposure.
Operating technical equipment.
Computer screen, mouse, and keyboard usage.
Telephone usage.
May be required to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime and in various center sites.
Reviewed By:
J. Coffee, CEO
Date:
9/22/03
Approved By:
CFHC Board
Date:
September 2003
Last Updated By:
COO
Date/Time:
October 2014