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Job Title: Medical Assistant Job Category: 410Wage Classification: Hourly Job Code/ Req#: 609Location: Astoria Oregon Travel Required: MinimalLevel/Salary Range: $12.00 - 19.00 per hour Position Type/

Status:Full-time, benefitted. FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) non-exempt position. OSHA high-risk position, ADA negotiable position.

Reports to: Clinical Support Staff SupervisorWill Train Applicant(s): Mixed with experienceApplications Accepted By:

Fax or E-mail:

(503) 325-8602 or [email protected] Line: Medical Assistant positionAttention: HR Department RE: Job Code 410-609

Mail:

Coastal Family Health CenterHuman Resources Dept.PO Box 239Astoria, OR 97103

Job Description

Job Purpose:

The Medical Assistant will perform duties to assist the Health Center providers in the delivery of primary medical care as needed. The Medical Assistant receives, greets and prepares patients for medical examinations or procedures. The Medical Assistant aides the center providers in the treatment of patients in accordance with established guidelines.

Duties:

• Prepares patients for provider, including greeting patients, patient check in and check out, questioning patients as to problems, recording chief complaint on chart, getting vital signs and other lab work as indicated, and prepares patients for individual treatment and appropriate examinations.

• Insures that ill patients remain comfortable until seen by a provider.• Assists providers in healthcare activities, performance of diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures.• Prepares orders and maintains stock of appropriate supplies.• Performs other necessary duties as required by the administrative or clinical directors to meet the goal

of providing primary healthcare services.• Participates in daily team huddle with assigned provider.• Collects viable specimens from the clinic’s patients, performs all in-house testing, prepares

specimens/records for outside lab procedures and records lab results.• Records results of all blood samples, cultures, EKGs, etc., in the patient charts.• Performs routine laboratory procedures, i.e., urinalysis, cultures, completing appropriate forms and

assisting providers with examination and diagnostic routines.• Assists in the conducting of health education activities as needed.• Performs other necessary duties as required by the administrative and clinical directors to meet the goal

of providing primary healthcare services.• Gives injections only under the direct medical supervision of the site provider and sets up exam rooms

for various treatments, assisting with suturing and any emergency patients.• Completes all records and reports as assigned.

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• Participates in the community health center’s quality assurance activities and performs duties in accordance with applicable standards.

• Develops and maintains skills by seeking consultation from appropriate sources.• Ensures an appropriate environment for delivery of healthcare by assisting, in general, with maintenance

and housekeeping i.e., maintaining equipment, locking and securing areas and maintaining work areas in a clean, safe and orderly fashion.

• Perform basic administrative duties; including but not limited to scheduling, telephone calls, and basic insurance coverage entry.

• Attends all clinical updates and trainings.• Obtains test results and referral reports and reports date directly to provider.• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills/Attributes:

• Ability to proficiently and accurately read and write in English.• Bilingual preferred• Excellent telephone, communication and interviewing skills.• Proficient computer skills; ability to use multiple types of programs i.e., word processing, electronic

health record.• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and perform efficiently and effectively in a stressful environment.• Ability to work in fast-paced setting.• Empathy and understanding of patients with special needs.• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate with two-year’s experience in a primary medical care setting and/or completion of a medical assistant’s educational program at an accredited school, required.

• Preferred- Certified Medical Assistant or must have ability to obtain certification.• Demonstrates ability to deal with the public, required.• Ability to learn to perform laboratory tests and willingness to assist other staff as necessary, required.• Ability to make accurate technical and visual observations of patients and to record same in a neat and

legible order, required.• Current CPR certification required (CFHC will provide if needed).• Must be able to pass national background check and drug screen.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing/walking; predominate daily position.• Bending, stooping, lifting, positioning; predominate daily physical activities while performing duties

within clinic practice.• In performing job duties may be exposed to blood and body fluids and hazardous chemicals; sight,

auditory, tactile and olfactory senses exposure.• Operating technical equipment.• Computer screen, mouse, and keyboard usage.• Telephone usage.• May be required to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime and in various center sites.

Reviewed By: J. Coffee, CEO Date: 9/22/03

Approved By: CFHC Board Date: September 2003

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Last Updated By: Human Resources-M.Helligso Date/Time: May 2015