MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Full-time, 32–40 hours per week (non-exempt)

Reports to the Lead Medical Assistant

About Us:

Skin Cancer Surgery Center is a busy Mohs micrographic surgery practice located at 6370 SW Borland Road, Suite 200, Tualatin, OR 97062.

About the Role:

Assist providers with the examination and treatment of patients, following established standards and practices as directed by the physician and/or physician assistant.

Responsibilities:

• Greet patients, keep patient flow running smoothly, and escort patients to the discharge counter
• Obtain patient history, assess/triage patients, measure vital signs, and record information in the chart
• Explain procedures and prepare patients and exam rooms
• Position instruments and equipment and hand them to the provider; clean and sterilize equipment after use
• Use proper safety techniques and disposal measures
• Keep exam rooms stocked with supplies
• Assist the provider with procedures and wound care as directed
• Perform dosage calculations for medications
• Remove sutures and change sterile and non-sterile dressings
• Complete medical charts, including services, test results, and supplies used
• Make patient call-backs, arrange referrals and testing, and schedule follow-up appointments
• Monitor disposable inventory and place orders for supplies
• Perform quality checks on medical equipmentAssist registration staff with clerical duties
• Attend and participate in all-staff meetings

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program
• CPR certification
• Basic computer skills; electronic medical record experience preferred
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, as well as read and write medical terminology
• Strong communication, customer service, organization, and time-management skills
• Preferably two years of medical assisting experience
• Ability to transport patients by wheelchair and stand for long periods while assisting in surgery

The environment is fast-paced, with a variety of tasks and overlapping priorities. We maintain a fragrance-free environment.

Pay:

$25-$35 per hour