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Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine - Portland Oregon
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posted On: 05/05/2024
Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine
US-OR-PORTLANDJob ID: 24-36585Type: Regular Full-TimeEmanuel Medical Ctr campusOverview 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. 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): |
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