Salem Clinic P C·Salem, Oregon
Assist providers in the delivery of healthcare by rooming patients, recording vitals, and performing clinical services. Manage patient forms, relay test results, and maintain exam rooms to ensure efficient clinic operations.
Do you enjoy caring for others and building relationships with patients, providers and peers?
Join our team!
Our certified clinical assistants are an important part of the Salem Clinic family!
Our clinical assistants welcome patients, record vital signs, assist in procedures, and perform outreach for health maintenance needs.
The work environment is professional and supportive, while also fun!
Salem Clinic provides a great environment to start, grow or wind down your healthcare career.
Full time opening in Family Medicine at: Salem Clinic Main | 2020 Capitol St Ne, Salem OR 97301
$22.37 - $29.54
$27.74 - $36.66
Assist primary assistant and Salem Clinic provider in the delivery of health care and patient care.
Attend practice huddles as needed.
Function as a member of the care team being able to perform adequately in each role as assigned for the day (rooming, tasking, etc).
Fill in as primary assistant if the need arises.
Have a thorough understanding of the preferences for the provider(s) working in your care team.
Communicate clearly and professionally with primary assistant, provider, and care team assistant.
Place follow up phone calls to patients as requested by provider to relay test results and/or need for further testing.
Assist primary assistant and provider with management of patient forms (e.g. FMLA, sport physicals etc.).
Conduct clinic services such as pulse oximetry, vision testing, diabetic retinopathy screening, etc.
Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Record pertinent patient information.
Have a thorough understanding of the workflows related to the Quality Metrics. Provide education/information to patients regarding required testing to be done (e.g. Fit Kit testing).
Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary supplies, equipment, and instruments.
Perform selected patient care and clerical duties.
Administer medications including injections as directed by medical provider.
Assist medical provider with examinations, minor procedures, and treatments.
Assist in scheduling of tests and treatment referrals.
Provide After Visit Summary to patient and instruct patient on any follow up appointments or testing needed.
Respond to telephone calls/messages and respond accordingly or gather information and transfer to medical provider.
Assist primary assistant in timely response to in-basket messages.
Adhere to safe principles of lifting, patient transfer and ergonomics.
Step in as medical chaperone upon provider request.
Our mission at Salem Clinic is to improve the health of those we serve in a spirit of compassion and respect.
Requires a current Oregon LPN license or a nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification (AAMA, NCCT, or AMT). Must hold a current CPR certification and possess strong communication and computer skills.
Market context
Family medicine clinics in Oregon often need dependable clinical support staff who can move between patient intake, rooming, vitals, documentation, and coordination tasks. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a current Oregon LPN license or recognized MA certification, CPR, and strong communication and computer skills, while the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here help you review the posting faster. Before applying, confirm your credential matches the listing and be ready to discuss your experience with EHRs and patient-facing workflow.