Medical Assistant

Benefits offered for full-time employees:

- Medical Benefits

- Dental Benefits

- Vision Benefits

- Flexible Spending Account

- Health Savings Account

- Life Insurance, AD&D - Company Paid

- Short Term Disability- Company Paid

- Long Term Disability

- Supplemental Life Insurance

- 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional or ROTH) with Company Funded company match up to 6%

- Retirement and Financial Planning Services

- Shift differential incentives

- Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)

- We provide professional development to enhance various skills, certifications, and continuing education

- Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have opportunities

- Paid Time Off (amount depends on years of service)

- Sick Leave for part-time staff

- (11) Paid Holidays

- Tuition reimbursement program

- Carpool reimbursement

- Cell phone reimbursement

- Clinical Supervision

- Wellness Program reimbursement

- Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

Administrative/Clerical

- Greet patients/visitors

- Answer phones/schedule appointments

- Fill out and submit insurance forms

- Establish and maintain patient charts

- File, update, keep Medical Records

Clinical

- Prepare/maintain examination rooms

- Prepare patients for examinations

- Assist LMP during examinations

- Schedule/report laboratory work

- Maintain inventory and order medications

- Coordinate with LMP to obtain appropriate prescription medication for patients

- Possess knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, laboratory techniques, clinical procedures, and pharmaceutical principles

- Must be customer service oriented

- Ability to use medical equipment, computers, medical and office software

- Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure

- Maintain standards of confidentiality of Lifeways clients and records

- Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with Lifeways, Oregon Administrative Rules, OSHA and HIPAA/FERPA regulations

Qualifications

Required:

- High School Diploma/GED equivalent

- Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant course

- Valid drivers license

- Must pass a criminal background check

- AVADE & FA/CPR Certified within 90 days of hire

Preferred:

- American Association Medical Assistants (AAMA) certification or American Medical Technology (AMT) registration within one year of hire