Medical Assistant - Corvallis, Albany, Philomath, OR

Healthcare Delivery, Clinical Services Operations


Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates
We have multiple opportunities throughout Corvallis, Albany, and Philomath within our Primary Care and Specialty Clinics which include Dermatology, ENT, Gastroenterology, Immediate Care, Neurology, Orthopedics, Sleep Medicine, Urology, Endocrinology, and OB/GYN.
Explore opportunities at The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. As a leading clinic in Oregon's mid-Willamette Valley, we serve more than a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany and Philomath. The Medical Assistant provides patient care in accordance with established methods and techniques and conforms to recognized standards. The Medical Assistant assists practitioner in performing procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results.
Will participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic that is consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards document. Obtains chief complaint, patient history, vital signs, and any other pertinent information and ensures accurate documentation in the EHR in a timely manner
Retrieves and communicates laboratory and radiology test results and instructs patients regarding medications and treatment per practitioner's instructions
Accepts and returns patient phone calls in a timely manner, as per provider direction, with accurate documentation
Improves the quality of care through continuing education and self-evaluation of the effectiveness of care. This includes attendance and participation in most in-services/department meetings and remaining current on clinic/department policies and procedures
Performs injections under direct supervision of provider per clinic policy, as needed
Keeping exam rooms clean, neat and stocked
Participates in the orientation and training of new employees
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
High school diploma or equivalent
Certificate from a medical assistant program (AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT) or the ability to obtain certification within 60 days of hire
Experience in Primary Care and Specialty Clinics
Proven ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work
Proven ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.15 to $28.80 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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