Medical Assistant (Certified/Registered) - Valley Float Pool

Relocation Allowance (up to): $1,500
Samaritan Health Services
Req #: 70484
Corvallis, OR
.5 (40 hrs/pp) - Day
SHS SMG Clinic Resource Team
Remote Status: No
Salary Range: $20.11 - $29.53
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  • *Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees. Previous experience may be required. Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.

Valley Float Position - Opportunity to work in Corvallis, Albany, and Lebanon Primary and Specialty care clinics. This position will receive an hourly Float Pool differential (additional $3/hour) in addition to the base hourly rate due to the needs of the Float Pool/Resource Team. 

  • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
    • Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results.
  • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
    • The Primary and Specialty care teams at Samaritan Health Services offer complete health care for all family members from newborns to seniors through their pediatric, family medicine, internal medicine and specialty care providers. They encourage and offer preventive care, including annual exams, health screenings and counseling regarding health and lifestyle. 

  • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • High school diploma or equivalent required.
    • Registered or Certified Medical Assistant (RMA or CMA) required.
    • Healthcare Provider BLS required.
    • Previous medical back office experience/medical assistant training, or completion of a MA/CMA program preferred.
    • Experience in applicable specialty area preferred.
    • Lab/EKG experience preferred.
  • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    • Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
    • Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
    • Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas. 
    • Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time. 
    • Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
    • Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    • Rarely
      (1 - 10% of the time)

      Occasionally
      (11 - 33% of the time)

      Frequently
      (34 - 66% of the time)

      Continually
      (67 – 100% of the time)

      WALK - INCLINE

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

      PULL (0-20 pounds force)

       

      CLIMB - STAIRS

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

      LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

      SQUAT Repetitive

      KNEEL (on knees)

      REACH - Upward

      SIT

      WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

      SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

      ROTATE TRUNK Standing

      FINGER DEXTERITY

      PINCH Fingers

      CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

      STAND

      BEND FORWARD at waist

      REACH - Forward

      GRASP Hand/Fist

      PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

      PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

      PUSH (40-60 pounds force)

      PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

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