Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center·Mcminnville, Oregon
Perform clinical and administrative duties including taking vital signs, administering medications, and managing patient flow within a multi-disciplinary team. Maintain exam room cleanliness, handle medical records, and assist providers with various medical procedures.
The mission of the Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center is to provide high-quality, comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary healthcare to the communities of Washington and Yamhill Counties with a special emphasis on migrant and seasonal farm workers and others with barriers to receiving healthcare.
The role of the Medical Assistant I (MAI) is to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, performs delegated clinical and administrative duties within the supervising provider's scope of practice consistent with the MA's education training and demonstrated competency.
Duties: and Responsibilities:
Perform vital sign, diagnostic tests and laboratory tests including waived lab test, venipuncture and specimen processing.
Accurately document medical information in patients' records (flow sheet, progress notes, immunization records, growth charts, refill logs, etc.) lab logs and quality control logs.
Determine immunization status and administer immunization as needed.
Administer medication as ordered by providers.
Label prepackaged medication as directed by providers.
Determine type of appointment needed and prepare patient appropriately.
Assist providers with procedures.
Dispense information to patients as instructed by providers.
Call/fax refill request to the pharmacy as ordered by providers.
Check sharps containers daily, replacing when full.
Stock information pamphlets and forms in the clinic daily.
Stock exam rooms, nurse's station, vaccine administration station and lab daily.
Organize and maintain clean and soiled utility rooms and storage areas.
Disinfect and sterilize equipment.
Maintain proper quality monitoring/control program for sterilization system.
Assist the front desk as needed to expedite check in of patients.
Clean and disinfect exam tables, counters, and equipment such as scales, toys and blood pressure cuff per VGMHC Infection Control Guidelines.
Assemble equipment and prepare trays for minor procedures.
Schedule appointments as ordered by provider.
Track patients' records as directed by provider.
Report off to covering team member when leaving the floor for break, lunch or off duty.
Ability to problem solves issues in a team environment.
Assist other staff as requested.
Implement agreed upon changes in functions, policies and procedures.
Establish appropriate patient/clinic flow priorities and follow through to completion.
Ensure confidentiality of patients and staff.
Demonstrates cultural competency.
An enthusiastic learner with the ability to work quickly, accurately, independently, and under stressful conditions.
Participate in ongoing professional development and competency assessment, e.g. including but not limited to: attends educational classes appropriate to job development, communicating additional training needs to direct supervisor, attending staff meeting, orienting new staff, and cross-training for position in assigned or other areas.
Perform other duties requested by Supervisor.
Handle protected health information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
The medical assistant I (MA) will have access to PHI during the course of his/her work activities. The MA I will use this information to prepare both patients and medical records for visits with the provider and to keep the flow of work going smoothly in the clinic. Applying the minimum necessary standard of HIPAA, the designated records sets to which this employee will have access include: the full medical record, and the scheduling and demographics functions of the practice management system in the view only mode.
Bilingual/bicultural proficiency in Spanish and English preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to multi-task and set priorities in an ever-changing environment while maintaining a calm, professional environment.
Knowledge and skills through experience and/or training to be able to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served by the clinic.
Recognize own limitations and seek guideline/assistance appropriately.
Rotate to other clinics as needed within the guidelines of the union contract.
Work in well-lighted, ventilated environment.
Exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals.
Staff member must meet immunizations requirements as stated in VGMHC's immunization policy and state and federal guidelines.
represent a general outline of the essential and major job duties, functions and qualifications required. They cannot be all-inclusive and comprehensive due to the dynamic nature of work performed to accomplish VGMHC's Mission.
VGMHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from consideration for employment because of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran status, marital status or physical challenges. The policy applies not only to recruitment and hiring practices, but also includes affirmative action in the area of placement, promotion, transfer, rate of pay and termination.
Market context
Medical Assistant I positions in Oregon are commonly supported by steady outpatient, clinic, and specialty-care demand, so employers often look for candidates who can start contributing quickly in patient intake, vitals, and basic clinical support. These roles can be competitive because they require an accredited medical assisting program, CPR certification, and MA certification through AAMA, NCCT, or AMT, or the ability to earn it within six months. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification timeline and highlight any hands-on clinical experience in your application.
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