Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Location: Salem Health Sleep Clinic, 875 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97302 Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt Schedule: 7:45 am - 5:15 pm, four 9-hour shifts/week and one 4-hour shift/week, Monday - Friday

Your role with us

As a medical assistant, you play a vital role in supporting both patients and providers by ensuring each visit is safe, efficient and compassionate. From recognizing critical changes in a patient's condition to preparing them for surgery and providing thorough discharge instructions, your work directly influences patient outcomes and satisfaction. By ensuring seamless care coordination, implementing physician orders, and maintaining detailed documentation, you play a vital role in our team's commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. Your attention to detail and clinical skillset elevates the overall experience for those you serve.

What you'll do

• Assess patients, monitor for changes in condition, and alert physicians to critical or life-threatening situations.
• Obtain patient history, document vital signs, and reassess after interventions.
• Prepare patients for procedures by providing pre-operative instructions and assisting with surgical scheduling.
• Support clinical operations by taking patient photographs and maintaining accurate photo records.
• Execute and document physician orders, anticipate diagnostic testing needs, and coordinate care appropriately.
• Perform waived lab tests, ensure medication safety, and maintain clinical competency.
• Deliver thorough discharge instructions, coordinate referrals, and provide resource information to patients and families.
• Maintain exam room cleanliness, restock supplies, and monitor equipment and medication expiration dates regularly.
• Accurately document patient interactions, manage refill requests, and assign charges in Epic Ambulatory.
• Adapt to patient flow needs and collaborate with team members to support consistent and efficient care delivery.

Required qualifications

• Certification: Must possess a valid, current Medical Assistant certification or registration from a nationally recognized credentialing agency.

Acceptable Credentials Include:

• CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) – American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) – National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• NCMA (Nationally Certified Medical Assistant) – National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Or an equivalent medical assistant credential.

Additional Information

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required within 30 days of hire.
• The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a healthcare setting.

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.