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Medical Assistant 2 - Casual

Grande Ronde Hospital

  • La Grande, Oregon
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Collects, records, and reports patient care data, carries out age-specific, direct patient care, performs/assists with general and specialized procedures and treatments per protocol. The Medical Assistant II (MA) is responsible to the Clinic Manager, Assistant Manager, Nurse Supervisor and/or provider and works under the direct supervision of a licensed medical professional.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLa Grande, Oregon
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1907
    Websitehttp://www.grh.org/

    Description

    The Medical Assistant II (MA) is responsible to the Clinic Manager, Assistant Manager, Nurse Supervisor and/or provider and works under the direct supervision of a licensed medical professional. The Medical Assistant II must be a certified MA and able to perform all tasks of a Medical Assistant I with excellent competency. These tasks include delegated clinical and administrative duties. Collects, records, and reports patient care data, carries out age-specific, direct patient care, performs/assists with general and specialized procedures and treatments per protocol. Provides full range of Medical Assistant assigned duties and support in the clinical ambulatory care setting. 

     

    QUALIFICATIONS:   

    Education: 

    •  AAMA, NHA, NCCT Certified or AMT Registered Certification required at all times
    •  Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Card required at all times


     

    Work experience: 

    •  Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred

     

    Skills & Competencies:   

    •  Willingness to train and assist in other clinics as needed
    •  Excellent customer service and positive attitude
    •  Provide care for the patient’s physical and psychosocial well being
    •  Work collaboratively within a team setting
    •  Maintain composure in stressful situations
    •  Adhere to Corporations attendance requirements
    •  Perform appropriate point-of-care laboratory studies
    •  Handles frequent interruptions and adapts to changes in workload or schedule
    •  Willingness to train new staff in clinic workflows

     

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

    •  Required to assist or move patients with appropriate safety technique
    •  Repetitive use of hands and fingers
    •  Walking or standing for periods of time
    •  Lift and carry up to 15 pounds
    •  Sit for long periods of time – up to 6 hours per day
    •  Effective professional verbal and written communication skills

     

    Compensation

    $23.75 - $32.74 DOE

     

    About Company

    Grande Ronde Hospital is a not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital (CAH). In addition to the Hospital and its broad range of diagnostic, surgical and therapeutic outpatient services, the main facility also houses the Regional Hematology and Oncology Clinic, the Family Birthing Center, the Rehabilitation Therapy Department and Gym, and the Home Care Services Department which includes Home Health Services and Hospice Care.

    Grande Ronde Hospital is the only hospital in Union County, Oregon. The county covers 2,038 square miles and has a population of more than 25,000 residents. Grande Ronde Hospital is one of the top employers in northeast Oregon, with more than 500 employees.

    Grande Ronde Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and is a member of the American Small Hospital Association.

    Mission:
    We will ensure access to high quality, cost-effective health care in a safe, customer-friendly environment for all those in need of our services.

    Vision:
    We will be recognized as a premier small and rural health system based on the quality of our clinical services and effective outcomes, the competency and compassion of our staff, our application of technologies, our financial stability and value of services, our creative and skillful leadership, and our emphasis on community need, health promotion, patient education and disease prevention.