Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant

Shift: Day 5×8-Hour (08:00 – 17:00)

Description:

M-F 800-1170
Needs to be strong in back office work – authorizations, chart prep, coding, insurance verification, ordering supplies, scheduling patient appts, telephone triage etc.

The Medical Assistant provides a full range of Medical Assistant duties and support as part of the medical care team, including MD, RN, PA, NP, residents, fellows, technicians, patients and families, as well as additional learners and professionals involved in the practice. This position functions within the Medical Assistant Scope of Practice as defined by OHSU. Primary duties of this position are; rooming, collecting patient vital signs, point of care testing, documentation in EHR, maintaining clinic flow, stocking exam rooms, assisting with procedures and treatments, strong written and verbal communication with efficiency and diplomacy. Service excellence, kindness, and compassion to all customers, including patients and other OHSU team members is an absolute requirement. Participates in ongoing professional development and competency assessment, and participates in ongoing quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives. Performs requirements for staff members as outlined in OHSU Core Competencies, policies, and procedures.

The Medical Assistant works under the clinical direction of the physician, and has a direct reporting relationship to the Practice Manager.

Clinic/Practice specific information:
Community Hematology Oncology provides comprehensive medical care in a community setting for adults coping with a diagnosis of cancer or serious blood disorders. The Medical Assistant performs clinical and administrative duties within the supervising physician’s scope of practice, consistent with the MA’s education, training and demonstrated competency. In addition, the MA assists in maintaining the practice environment in a clean, orderly and safe condition to create an atmosphere that reflects the level of standards and care that patients can expect to receive from our OHSU Community Oncology Clinics. Community Hematology Oncology provides age appropriate care to the age groups that are indicated.

REQUIRED:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
AND
One of the following three:
• Completion of a nationally recognized accredited medical assistant training program, including a practicum (externship) of at least 160 hours, OR
• Successful completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, OR
• Current Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license (basic or advance) and national EMT registration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT.)

For those completing medical assistant training or formal military medical services training as referenced above, the following is also required (Those qualifying under the EMT qualification are exempt from this requirement.):
MA certification received from a nationally recognized and accredited certifying body, upon hire or by the completion of the probationary period or internal job change evaluation period, as appropriate. Currently, these include:

-The American Registry of Medical Assistants, awarding the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) –
-The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), awarding the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA.)
-The American Medical Technologists (AMT), awarding the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA.)
-The National Center for Competency Testing, awarding the National Certified MA (NCMA.)
-The National Health Career Association, awarding the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA.)