Medical Assistant - Central Support Services at Legacy Health in Vancouver, Washington

Job Description:

Legacy Health

Medical Assistant - Central Support Services

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled



US-WA-

Job ID: 24-41028
Type: Regular Full-Time
Homebased EE Washington

Overview

You serve as a crucial link between patient and physician, ensuring that the proper tests are administered and the results are accurately reported. Your care, competency and attention to detail reinforce the Legacy mission of making life better for others.

The Medical Assistant I – Clinics is responsible for assisting with patient care, maintaining department/clinic efficiency and other duties, as assigned. Participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation with and under the direction of a physician. Participates in daily operations under the supervisor or manager.

This is a remote position – incumbents, who reside in Oregon or Washington only, may work at home, on the road or in a satellite location for all or part of their workweek. Must have access to a reliable broadband internet connection to connect to Legacy’s VPN.

This position will require staff to come into the office one to two times a month to an assigned Legacy Health location. The position is providing remote video visit rooming and central support to LMG Primary clinics.

All new hires are required to come to a designated Legacy Health office location in Portland, Oregon prior to their start date for a new hire health assessment and to complete new hire paperwork. This position may require initial training and orientation to be site-based, before transitioning to the remote schedule

Are you looking for a Medical Assistant opportunity with a different schedule or at another Legacy Health location? Please click here to see a list of other openings.

Responsibilities

Prepares patients and rooms for exams and procedures.

Performs basic laboratory testing, point of care testing, phlebotomy and other quality controls.

Administers medications as directed by physician/ nurse practitioner (as per site operations).

Assists physician/nurse practitioner with exams and procedures.

Performs procedures within scope of practice.

Accurately documents medical information in the patient records.

Tracks and routes test results to physician(s)/nurse practitioner(s) for review, and file results in medical records (as per site operations).

Communicates test results with patients when deemed appropriate by physician/nurse practitioner.

Facilitates patient care activities, to include scheduling ancillary tests, reinforcing patient education, and performs triage as appropriate and directed by physician/nurse practitioner (as per site operation).

Maintains adequate inventory of medical, office, and pharmaceutical supplies.

Demonstrates and maintains professional behavior in accordance with established standards.

Exercises timely, concise, and appropriate use of telephone to meet needs of external and internal customers.

Performs basic computer skills in using electronic health record proficiently while conducting daily documentation and communications involved in patient care.

Processes orders appropriately and accurately.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience:

Experience as a back office medical assistant in a clinic setting. One year of experience preferred.

Education (one of these four):

• Completion of a medical assistant program, or equivalent experience; or
• Completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces; or
• For Oregon only: Completion of Basic Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program; or
• For Oregon only: Completion of Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program.

Skills:

Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.

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Salary:

$23.00

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