Adventist Health Portland has been caring for East Portland since 1893, growing
alongside the community we serve. Today, more than 2,300 employees are dedicated
to whole-person care, mind, body and spirit, across our 302-bed medical center,
emergency department, and network of clinics, urgent care, home care and hospice
services. The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical
center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert
providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across
the region.
Job Summary:
Performs non-invasive, routine, technical support services under the specific
authorization and supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist, physician
assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse midwife.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
* High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Licenses/Certifications:
- Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited institution: Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved
vendor per AH policy: Required
* Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or have a certificate
from CHDP: Preferred
* Phlebotomy certificate: Preferred
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
Required
* Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or California Certified Medical Assistant
- CCMA) or Medical Assistant - NCCT (NCCT) or Certified Medical Assistant- NHA
- CMA-NHA) or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) or
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Medical Assistant (MA) or American
Medical Tech Board MA (MA-AMT) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or
National Emergency Medical Tech (NEMT): Required
Essential Functions:
* Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients. Maintains a patient recall system,
including continuity of care log for lab tests, referrals and transfers.
* Obtains vital signs, and reports significant findings and pertinent patient
observations to clinic physician.
- Performs audiometry and vision testing.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and
patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required
vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where
applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving
more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of
care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and
values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and
hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and
talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff,
and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring
health, wholeness and hope.
