St. Charles Health System·Prineville, Oregon
Manage daily patient flow and use triage skills to gather health information for physician assessment. Perform ancillary surgical procedures and maintain accurate medical records and equipment inventory.
St. Charles Health System is a leading healthcare provider in Central Oregon, offering a comprehensive range of services to meet the needs of our community. We are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. Our values of compassion, excellence, integrity, teamwork, and stewardship guide our work and shape our culture.
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St. Charles health system
TITLE: Medical Assistant
Reports to position: Clinic Supervisor or Manager
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
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.
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.
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.
High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. Ability to travel to business functions/trainings/meetings and all St. Charles Health System worksites.
Preferred: Current American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) certification
Must have basic knowledge of ICD-10, CM/CPT/HCPCS coding conventions and procedures. Working knowledge of medical practice management information systems. Basic knowledge of physician office documentation standards. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and meet all HIPAA requirements.
Those candidates with NHA certification that qualified due to work experience rather than graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting Program will be required to have one (1) year of experience in Medical Assisting.
Two (2) years of Medical Assisting experience.
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.
Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.
Climbing stairs.
Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle.
Exposure to Elemental Factors
Wet/slippery area, chemical solution.
Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.
Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category: Risk for Exposure to BBP
Schedule Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
Is Exempt Position?
Scheduled Days of the Week: As Scheduled (may include weekends and holidays)
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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