Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant

Shift:8:00am to 4:30pm (5x8s) Inbasket management Scrubbing schedules Requesting records Phone communication with patients The Medical Assistant provides a full range of support as part of the medical care team. This position functions within the Medical Assistant Scope of Boundaries as defined by OHSU. Primary duties of this position are: rooming, collecting patient vital signs, point of care testing documentation in the electronic medical record (EHR), maintaining clinic flow, stocking exam rooms, assisting with procedures and treatments, and communicating with efficiency and diplomacy. The Medical Assistant works under the clinical direction of the physician and has a direct reporting relationship to the Practice Manager. MA Minimum Qualifications HS Diploma or equivilant AND Current BLS cert at start AND One of the following three: Completion of a nationally recognized accredited medical assistant training program, including a practicum (externship) of at least 160 hours OR Successful completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces OR Current Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license (basic or advance) and national EMT registration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). For those completing medical assistant traning or formal military medical services training as referenced above in #1 and #2, the following is also required (Those qualifying under the EMT qualification are exempt from this requirement) MA certification received from a nationally recognized and accredited certifying body, upon hire or by the completion of the probationary period or internal job change evaluation period, as appropriate. Currently, these include: o The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), awarding the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA.) o The American Medical Technologists (AMT), awarding the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA.) o The National Center for Competency Testing, awarding the National Certified MA (NCMA.) o The National Health Career Association, awarding the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA.) o The American Registry of Medical Assistants, awarding the Registered Medical Assistant (R.M.A.) - for those qualifying through #2 above only. Preferred Qualifications: CMA Associates Degree 1 yr of work experience in a medical office setting