The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to healthcare providers, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient operations. This role involves direct patient interaction, assisting with medical procedures, managing records, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Medical Assistant 1
- High school diploma or GED – required
- Clinical experience is preferred
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support card within 30 days.
Medical Assistant 2
- High school diploma or GED – required
- Clinical experience is preferred
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support required.
- Certification required:
- American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) - Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- American Medical Technologists (AMT) - Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
- National Health career Association (NHA) - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) - National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
The Clinic Nurse (RN or LPN) provides direct patient care within the scope of their licensure in a clinical setting. This role supports the provider and care team in delivering high-quality, compassionate, and efficient care. Duties include patient assessments, administering medications and immunizations, performing clinical procedures, patient education, and documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR). The RN may serve as a clinical resource and provide oversight to LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel when appropriate.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current LPN or RN license in Oregon without restriction.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.
- Experience in outpatient, family practice, or specialty clinic setting preferred.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough nursing assessments, collect patient histories, and document clinical findings accurately in the electronic medical record.
- Safely administer prescribed medications, immunizations, and treatments, monitoring for and documenting patient responses.
- Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with exams, procedures, and in-office treatments while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Provide age-appropriate education on medications, diagnoses, care plans, and follow-up instructions to support patient self-management.
- Collaborate with care team members, specialists, and support staff to ensure timely, effective care and continuity across services.
- Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition or urgent/emergent situations using sound clinical judgment.
- Follow infection control, HIPAA, medication administration, and clinic safety policies in line with BLS training and nursing best practices.
- Record all nursing care, interventions, and patient communications accurately in the electronic medical record, ensuring proper documentation for continuity of care.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong clinical knowledge with the ability to assess and respond to patient needs.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills to build rapport with clinical and administrative staff, providers, and patients; communicates clearly in fast-paced and sensitive healthcare environments.
- Able to establish priorities and coordinate work activities of self and staff.
- Able to identify problems and recommend solutions.
- Able to identify problems and recommend solutions
- Must possess the ability to work with and respect highly confidential information. Understands and upholds HIPAA regulations and internal policies to protect sensitive patient and clinic information.
- Proficient in EHR systems, Microsoft Office, and clinic scheduling tools.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Ability to lift or carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to move heavy objects and may be required to assist or safely move patients of varying weight sizes.
- Requires periods of sitting, standing.
- Requires frequent use of computer and telephone.
- Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
- Occasional exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue, communicable diseases, chemicals, including but not limited to sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items. Employee eligible for Hepatitis B Vaccination if desired.
- Must be able to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Compensation:
Medical Assistant 1: $19.38-$26.72 DOE
Medical Assistant 2: $22.29-$30.73 DOE
LPN: $26.59-$36.64 DOE
RN: $42.00-$57.93 DOE
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA and Health Savings Account (HSA) Options
- 401K Plan with Roth Options
- 401K 3% employer match and a 2% base non-elective employer contribution
- Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance and long-term disability, subject to applicable waiting periods
- Option to elect Supplemental employee, spouse, and child life insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts: available for meals in the cafeteria and over-the-counter pharmacy items
- Exercise/Fitness Facility: access to the Rehab Therapy Fitness Center for the employee and dependents
Expectations for All Employees
Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by adhering to theâ¯behavioral standards of Grande Ronde Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Grande Ronde Hospital.⯠Be familiar with and adhere to the Personnel Policy Manual and the Code of Conduct and support the Grande Ronde Hospital Compliance Program.⯠Effective communication skills and the ability work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.
Mission: Grande Ronde Hospital and Clinics will ensure access to high quality, cost-effective health care in a safe and customer-friendly environment for all those in need of our services.
Vision: Quality health care is our mission. Patients are our passion.
Values: Creativity, Compassion, Collaboration, Credibility