Medical Assistant-Family Care

Company: St. Charles Health System
Location: La Pine
Posted on: April 9, 2025

Job Description:

Pay range: $24.44 - $30.55

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*Medical Assistant - Family Care Clinic*

About St. Charles Health System:

St. Charles Health System is a leading healthcare provider in Central Oregon, offering a comprehensive range of services to meet the needs of our community. We are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. Our values of compassion, excellence, integrity, teamwork, and stewardship guide our work and shape our culture.

What We Offer:
* Competitive Salary
* Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision for you and your immediate family
* 403b with up to 6% match on Retirement Contributions
* Generous Earned Time Off
* Growth Opportunities within Healthcare

Apply Now:--- Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals at St. Charles Health System and make a difference in the lives of our patients.

*DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY:* The Medical Assistant (MA) position is assimilated throughout St. Charles Health System encompassing practices in three Central Oregon counties and numerous specialties including orthopedic services, family care, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, immediate/urgent care, cardiology, pulmonology, rheumatology, general surgery, cancer care, behavioral health, and sleep medicine. Our MAs collaborate with physicians and non-clinical staff to assure we are providing our community with comprehensive and compassionate health care.
* POSITION OVERVIEW: *The *Medical Assistant *will be responsible for daily patient flow for each respective physician for whom they work. Must use triage skills to gather information from which designated staff can make appropriate patient health assessments and to anticipate physician's needs as they relate to the patients' medical care.*

This position does not manage any other caregivers.

*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:*

Escorts patients to exam rooms and prep for physician assessment.

Records and maintains patient's medical data in patient's medical chart.

Assists physician with answering phone requests from patients and/or other medical professionals and institutions.

Performs a variety of physician-requested ancillary and/or surgical patient procedures. (This excludes the administration of IV medication.)

Maintains equipment, instruments supply inventory levels.

Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

*EDUCATION:*

*Required: *High school diploma or GED.
*Preferred: *Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

*LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:*

*Required: *Current MA Certification from one of the following: The American Medical Technology Association (AMT), The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), The National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) Certification, National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or licensure as an intermediate or paramedic level EMT, Oregon LPN, or Oregon RN.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
Ability to travel to business functions/trainings/meetings and all St. Charles Health System worksites.
*Preferred: *Current American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) certification

*EXPERIENCE:*

*Required:* Must have basic knowledge of ICD-10, CM/CPT/HCPCS coding conventions and procedures. Working knowledge of medical practice management information systems. Basic knowledge of physician office documentation standards. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and meet all HIPAA requirements.
Those candidates with NHA certification that qualified due to work experience rather than graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting Program will be required to have one (1) year of experience in Medical Assisting.
*Preferred: *Two (2) years of Medical Assisting experience.

*PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:*

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:*
Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.
Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.
Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.
Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle.
Exposure to Elemental Factors
Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution.
Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.
Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category

Risk for Exposure to BBP

Schedule Weekly Hours:
40
Caregiver Type:
Regular
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Is Exempt Position?
No
Job Family:
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Scheduled Days of the Week:

Shift Start & End Time:

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 403(b)
* 403(b) matching
* Dental insurance
* Free parking
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Relocation assistance
* Vision insurance
* Wellness program
Medical Specialty:
* Primary Care

Work Location: In person

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