Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
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):
Compensation details: 23-32.2 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: Legacy Health, Beaverton , Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine, Healthcare , Portland, Oregon
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