Salem Clinic P C·Keizer, Oregon
Assist providers in the delivery of patient care by recording vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and administering medications. Manage the daily flow of the practice, including chart scrubbing, handling in-basket messages, and coordinating patient follow-ups.
Do you enjoy caring for others and building relationships with patients, providers and peers?
Join our team!
Our Primary LPN and medical assistants assist providers in the delivery of patient care management.
They record 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.
Salem Clinic | 5900 Inland Shores Way N, Keizer OR 97303 | Family Medicine Primary Assistant to Dr. Pathak
$23.48 - $31.02
$29.14 - $38.50
Assist Salem Clinic providers in the delivery of health care and direct patient care management.
Attend morning huddle with practice provider to create plan for each day.
Maintain a professional relationship with the provider you assist.
Have a thorough understanding of provider preferences and ensure support staff is aware of provider preferences.
Take responsibility for the day-to-day flow of the provider’s practice:
Plan ahead by looking at up-coming scheduled appointments.
Communicate with Care Team Assistant (CTA) and assist with scrubbing charts.
Ensure that all in-basket messages are addressed within a timely manner. (Urgent messages ASAP but no longer than 24 hrs. All other messages within 48 hrs).
Set-up for and assist provider with all procedures.
Communicate clearly with team and support staff of practice needs. Delegate PRN.
Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Record pertinent patient information.
Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary supplies, equipment, and instruments.
Perform selected patient care and clerical duties.
Administer medications, injections as directed by medical provider.
Assist medical provider with examinations, minor procedures, and treatments.
Provide patient education for non complex needs or assist patient in goal selection with aid of educational materials.
Provide After Visit Summary to patient and instruct patient on any follow up appointments or testing needed.
Assist in scheduling of tests and treatment referrals.
Respond to telephone calls / messages and respond accordingly or gather information and transfer to medical provider.
Assist provider with management of patient forms (e.g. FMLA, sport physicals etc.).
Adhere to safe principles of lifting, patient transfer and ergonomics.
Step in as medical chaperone upon provider request.
Assist with precepting new hires and student externships.
Be a resource for staff on probation for medication errors.
Assist Team Leader and Nurse Educator with checking off new staff on competencies not completed in classroom setting
Assist Team leader and nurse Educator with annual competency check off of all staff.
Be a resource on vaccine schedule and accessing/updating Alert – should be a vaccine expert
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) and current CPR certification. Candidates must have at least one year of clinical experience and proficiency in medical terminology and computer systems.
Resource/go-to for day-to-day Epic issues on the floor.
First level problem solving resource, then to Team Leader.
Assist Team Leader and Nurse Educator with the implementation of new Epic workflows.
Participate in our safety program by following all policies, procedures, and safety guidelines as outlined by our safety officer.
Market context
In Oregon, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with acute-care experience and current licensure. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for an accredited nursing degree, an active RN license, BLS certification, and prior experience, with added value for those who can complete NIH Stroke Scale certification quickly. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of recent patient-care experience before applying.