CHI Mercy Health of Roseburg·Roseburg, Oregon
The Medical Assistant provides direct patient support, including conducting screenings, recording vital signs, and assisting with clinical procedures. They also manage administrative tasks and coordinate care to ensure patient well-being.
Where You’ll Work At CHI Mercy Health, you'll discover a place where your professional growth is deeply valued within a truly supportive and rewarding environment.
For over a century, our commitment to Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration has guided every interaction, shaping how we care for our patients and uplift one another.
Today, as CHI Mercy Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve.
This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.
We are proud of our state-of-the- art care and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence.
When you join CHI Mercy Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Medical Assistant, you will be a vital pillar of our care team, significantly impacting patient well-being through direct support and seamless coordination.Every day, you will actively collaborate on comprehensive screenings, assist with clinical procedures, provide essential health education, and expertly manage administrative tasks, leveraging technology to coordinate care for diverse patient populations.
You will ensure patients feel at ease, patiently explaining instructions and addressing their concerns.To be successful in this role, you will possess strong clinical knowledge, technological fluency, genuine compassion for patient well-being, and an adaptable spirit keen on continuous learning and collaborative teamwork.
Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problems.
May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s.
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Student loan repayment program offered! Job Requirements Required High School Diploma or GED AHA BLS within 30 Days Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential required if hired as a CMA. Non-certified medical assistants will be required to become certified after hire.
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and obtain AHA BLS certification within 30 days. A Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential is required or must be obtained after hire.
Market context
In Oregon, Medical Assistant roles are commonly sought in clinics and outpatient settings, and employers often look for candidates who can support both front- and back-office workflows. This role is competitive because it asks for a high school diploma, 1-3 years of experience, current BCLS certification, and prefers an accredited Medical Assistant certificate or NCMA credential. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and tailor your application to the specific clinical tasks listed.
