Oregon Allergy Associates is looking for an entry level candidate to join their dynamic team of health care providers. The members of this established team pride themselves on outstanding customer service and impacting patients' lives in a positive way. If you are an energetic Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)who would like a unique opportunity in a well-established specialty clinic, then this is the position for you. In this role, you will work closely with the team to ensure patients are roomed quickly, capturing vitals, medication updates and reviewing other pertinent patient information.
The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, working well with patients and coworkers. Will be a team player, willing to fill in where needed and show flexibility during busy times. Take the initiative to see a need and fill it as well as give feedback and suggestions for workflow updates and process improvements. Lastly the ideal candidate will be able to multitask in a fast paced, forward-thinking, and innovative environment.
We are excited to share with you a short video that shows why the Praxis Health family is so special. Please click here: Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Benefit Highlights: Laboratory discounts for in house testing Medical with In-Network & Custom Network discounts (No out of pocket premium cost for employee only coverage) Dental (No cost for employee only coverage)401(K) with discretionary employer match Paid Time Off Strong performance and attendance may result in a six-month and annual pay increase! Essential Job Functions: Medical Assistant - 1
1. Attends work regularly and on time.
2. Maintains a reputation for effective interpersonal relations with team, supervisors, and patients.
3. Rooms patients within 4-6 minutes and ensures their comfort and satisfaction while making sure that provider is timely with starting patient visits.
4. Effectively communicates with the care team to ensure the flow of the patient care is successful.
5. Captures and accurately documents full vitals (Blood pressure, temperature, weight, height, O2, pulse)
6. Reviews medications/allergies – verifies patient is taking all medications listed – state medication name, dosage, and frequency. Thoroughly updates the medication list with any reconciliation needed. Verify all allergies listed are accurate and no new allergies.
7. Performs Intake Function – press intake button, verify you are in-taking today's date.
8. Captures patient's chief complaint and enters into electronic health records (EHR) system.
9. Provides applicable informational forms to patients as result of chart preparation routine.
10. Assists with patient discharge – provides after visit summary.
11. Completes room turnover process (including, but not limited to cleaning-re-stocking).
12. Stocks examination rooms/notifies supply personnel when items are low.
13. Completes "tasks" and phone calls daily with guidance from supervisor or ACA.
14. Performs EKG, injections, vaccines under supervision.
15. Completes other tasks as directed by supervisor or ACA.
Education: High School diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) CMA or CNA certification or diploma from an accredited vocational institution, a community college program or equivalent. Or Equivalent Medical Assistant experience Experience: Some medical experience is preferred, new MA or CNA graduates welcome to apply, willing to work with the right candidate, we provide excellent training and support for our new staff. Other Requirements: Current CPR certification preferred and current health records with the appropriate immunization to work in the health care field (Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis). Praxis Health is a family of medical groups providing high quality healthcare throughout the state of Oregon. Our community-based clinics are the DNA of our business, providing better medicine, advocacy for our patients, and a satisfying and collaborative culture for our providers and staff.
The Praxis family approach is dynamically different than other healthcare companies in Oregon. We are not "big box" health care, but rather a company of small groups and clinics, of nimble micro-cultures that can quickly adapt to industry changes, as well as patient needs.
We have been serving communities across the beautiful and adventurous state of Oregon for over 50 years! And we are pioneers and thought leaders in the industry. Our commitment to innovative and operational excellence has allowed us to create healthcare solutions that are both cost-efficient and cutting edge.
Come see how healthcare is done right!
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, bend, twist, and crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Requires walking on non-level surfaces, inside and outside the office, throughout the day.
Work Environment :
Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings.
EOE Disabled/Veteran Praxis Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
