Medical Assistant

Position: Medical Assistant

Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Clinical Services Manager

Location: Klamath Open Door

The Medical Assistant, under the joint direction of the Clinical Services Manager, Medical Assistant Lead and Provider staff, supports an individual Provider or Provider group in the day to day administration of quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Interview patients; accurately measure vital signs including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height and record information on patients’ charts.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Assist Provider with examinations and procedures as directed.
• Maintain cleaned and stocked exam rooms.
• Clean and sterilize instruments.
• Operate electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
• Call medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests.
• Give injections or treatments. Perform routine laboratory tests.
• Participate in quality assurance measures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma or general education degree; or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least six months experience as a medical assistant in a family practice setting.
• Flexibility in working various hours and locations
• Ability to calculate drug dosages.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Possess the tact necessary to deal effectively with patients, physicians and employees.
• Possess knowledge of modern office equipment, systems and procedures.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bi-lingual/bi-cultural skills strongly preferred.
• Excellent teamwork skills a must.
• CPR/First Aid preferred.

Accommodations

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is expected to work Monday through Friday, with a various schedule between 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and will be called upon to work extended hours and Saturdays 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. from time to time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, bend, lift, carry, write, and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18