Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Company: Options for Southern Oregon
Location: Grants Pass
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description$5,000 HIRING BONUS (Prorated by FTE)

• Benefits include:
  • Family medical, dental, long term disability, 403(b) plan with 6% match, and more.
  • Generous paid time off policy. (Annual accrual up to 208 hours - based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual). Plus 10 paid holidays annually.
  • Bilingual skills a plus; Options pays a premium for employees who can conduct business in Spanish and provide certification of a language proficiency test approved by the Oregon Health Authority that meets a proficiency level of "High Intermediate". Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7AM-6PM OverviewThe Medical Assistant supports the nurse practitioner in our Patient Centered Primary Care Home in our adult outpatient center. The candidate must be comfortable working in a health care clinic that serves a diverse population. ResponsibilitiesAssists Provider with patient care, takes vital signs and organizes the daily flow of patients, which includes updating the electronic medical record, triaging phone calls, and tracking labs and referrals. Assists with PCP referrals, incoming and outgoing. Provides clerical and organizational support. QualificationsThe candidate must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to read and understand a medical record; in turn, they must be able to convey this information to patients, pharmacies, and medical providers. High school diploma or equivalent and a general understanding of the population served. Medical office experience or Medical Assistant (MA) experience is a plus but not required. Candidates must be able to use e-mail, compose documents, save and locate documents electronically, and learn to use our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Proficiency in Word and other MS Office applications preferred. Must pass state-required background and DMV checks. Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision.
    
    Options for Southern Oregon is subject to the State of Oregon vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. New hires must submit vaccination documentation showing they are fully vaccinated, or be approved for an exception/accommodation, by their hire date.Options for Southern Oregon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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