This is a temporary, full-time Medical Assistant position in a mental health setting.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)
Administrative/Clerical
- Greet patients/visitors
- Answer phones/schedule appointments
- Fill out and submit insurance forms
- Establish and maintain patient charts
- File, update, keep Medical Records
Clinical
- Prepare/maintain examination rooms
- Prepare patients for examinations
- Assist LMP during examinations
- Schedule/report laboratory work
- Maintain inventory and order medications
- Coordinate with LMP to obtain appropriate prescription medication for patients
- Possess knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, laboratory techniques, clinical procedures, and pharmaceutical principles
- Must be customer service oriented
- Ability to use medical equipment, computers, medical and office software
- Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure
- Maintain standards of confidentiality of Lifeways’ clients and records
- Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with Lifeways, Oregon Administrative Rules, OSHA and HIPAA/FERPA regulations
Required:
- High School Diploma/GED equivalent
- Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant course
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Valid driver’s license
- Must pass a criminal background check