Central Oregon Pediatric Associates (COPA) of Bend, Oregon, Central Oregon’s largest independent pediatric practice, has immediate openings for full time Pediatric Certified Medical Assistant - CMA. Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:30am-5pm) and some weekends and evenings. 

The Pediatric Certified Medical Assistant works closely with, and under the direct supervision of the physician they are working with. The CMA is responsible for daily patient flow, anticipating the physician’s needs as they relate to the patients care and safely and accurately administering the appropriate treatments as the physician orders them.

COPA is a 5 Star|Tier 5 Patient-Centered Primary Care Home, which is the highest available designation and awarded only to those clinics who integrate advanced transformative processes into their workflow and utilize proven best medical practices. COPA is looking for a candidate that contributes to the team with a passion for both the individual health of patients and a passion for population health throughout the region. The right candidate will thrive in a private practice where staff and providers have tremendous opportunity to positively impact the life of a child, with flexibility in a supportive environment of comprehensive resources. Likewise, COPA expects staff and providers to have a deep commitment to the practice, their team members and ultimately their patient. Candidates will demonstrate a work ethic that exhibits a commitment to patient compliance and outcomes.

The role of the Pediatric Certified Medical Assistant will include but is not limited to the following duties:

• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of principles, practices, standards, and techniques and demonstrates knowledge in accordance with COPA policies and procedures.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms while collecting patient history and vital signs.
• Conducts screening tests and other screening tools; grading them as appropriate.
• Provides necessary medical information at time of visit.
• Demonstrates thorough, concise, and timely documentation in the patient’s medical record related to the care rendered and the patient’s response to that care and in accordance with department and organizational guidelines.
• Ability to accurately forecast and administer pediatric immunizations.
• Demonstrates EHR efficiency and knowledge.
• Demonstrates ability to plan, organize and prioritize care effectively.
• Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by the physician in an accurate and timely manner.
• Calculates safe medication doses and administers medications following the Seven Medication Rights.
• Assists in the monitoring, procurement and proper inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assists with procedures and prepares and sterilizes instruments between procedures.
• Maintains own clinical skills staying current in skills, equipment, and trends in nursing.
• Assists physician with answering phone requests from patients and or other medical professionals.
• Provides phlebotomy services for the patients and families
• Follows up on orders and outstanding orders for the physician.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel and student practicums.
• Assists in providing support and staffing coverage to all physicians and providers at COPA
• Assists the clinical team by effectively working in the resource staffing position
• Performs other related work as directed by immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with pediatric experience preferred. New CMA Program graduates encouraged to apply. Experience with working with electronic medical records systems, Epic preferred. Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Certification: Current Certification from a nationally recognized organization such as the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), current CPR.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time, walk, stand, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally lifts and or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Good auditory health is a must. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Working Conditions: The employee is subject to hazards: including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to mechanical parts and chemicals including odors. The employee has been identified as having the likelihood of occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, therefore are included in the OSHA Exposure Control Plan with its specification for preventing contact with the above materials. Travel between COPA clinics and business office as required.

The right candidate has a history of positive interactions in team environments and friendly demeanor to patients and families of all backgrounds. COPA support teams and providers are a close-knit group that collaborates to ensure all children are well served. We foster a collaborative environment focused on exceeding our patient and families’ expectations and offer our team members a competitive total pay and benefits package.

If this opportunity resonates with you and you can demonstrate a history of high quality, service-oriented performance, we welcome your application! Please submit a cover letter explaining your desire to work in pediatrics, your current resume and apply online at www.copakids.com.

About COPA - Central Oregon Pediatric Associates (COPA) has provided excellent, comprehensive, and compassionate medical care to children in Central Oregon for over 45 years. Our mission is to provide all children with outstanding medical care and exceed their expectations in a friendly and welcoming environment. COPA is a thriving, independent partnership whose healthcare quality measures exceed all medical care facilities in the region. In addition to pediatric primary care services and procedures, COPA’s Pediatric Center of Excellence also provides behavioral health specialists, lactation services, care coordinators, and newborn patient advocates. We are committed to serving families where English is not the first language and have interpreters at every location and all shifts. COPA hosts in its clinics over a dozen visiting pediatric specialists from children’s hospitals in Portland, Oregon. COPA has four convenient locations in Bend and Redmond and is open seven days a week with extended hours and offers 24/7 telephone pediatric nurse advice.