St. Charles Health System·Crook County, Oregon
The Medical Assistant is responsible for managing the daily patient flow for assigned physicians, utilizing triage skills to gather necessary information for health assessments and anticipating physician needs related to patient care. Duties include escorting patients, recording medical data, assisting with phone requests, and performing physician-requested procedures, excluding IV medication administration.
$24.93 - $31.91 Family Care Clinic - Prineville, Oregon
This role offers in-state or out-of-state relocation assistance for candidates with one year of relevant experience who have not worked at St. Charles Health System in the last year. ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM
TITLE: Medical Assistant REPORTS TO POSITION: Clinic Supervisor or Manager DEPARTMENT: St. Charles Health System DATE LAST REVIEWED: December 2024 OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant (MA) position is assimilated throughout St. Charles Health System encompassing practices in three Central Oregon counties and numerous specialties including orthopedic services, family care, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, immediate/urgent care, cardiology, pulmonology, rheumatology, general surgery, cancer care, behavioral health, and sleep medicine. Our MAs collaborate with physicians and non-clinical staff to assure we are providing our community with comprehensive and compassionate health care. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Medical Assistant will be responsible for daily patient flow for each respective physician for whom they work. Must use triage skills to gather information from which designated staff can make appropriate patient health assessments and to anticipate physician's needs as they relate to the patients' medical care. This position does not manage any other caregivers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: Escorts patients to exam rooms and prep for physician assessment. Records and maintains patient's medical data in patient's medical chart. Assists physician with answering phone requests from patients and/or other medical professionals and institutions. Performs a variety of physician-requested ancillary and/or surgical patient procedures. (This excludes the administration of IV medication.) Maintains equipment, instruments supply inventory levels. Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects. Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change. Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests. Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings. Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate. May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned. EDUCATION: Required: High school diploma or GED.
Required education is a High School diploma or GED, though graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is preferred. Candidates must possess current MA Certification from an approved body or hold specific EMT, LPN, or RN licensure in Oregon, along with AHA Basic Life Support certification. Experience requirements include basic knowledge of various medical coding conventions and practice management systems.
Market context
In Oregon, Medical Assistant roles in family care are typically supported by ongoing patient volume in primary care settings, so openings can be consistent. These positions are competitive because employers often look for current MA certification, familiarity with medical coding and practice management systems, and prior hands-on experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting, then confirm your certification and coding experience before applying.
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