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$5,000 HIRING BONUS (Prorated by FTE)
Schedule: Monday- Friday 8am- 5pm
Overview
The Medical Assistant supports psychiatric medical personnel and the family nurse practitioner in our Patient Centered Primary Care Home in the provision of quality health care services to patients at our Medford outpatient facility. They assist in the care and treatment of clients with mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and substance abuse problems, if present. The candidate must be comfortable working in a health care clinic that serves a diverse population.
Responsibilities
This position assists health care providers with patient care, taking vital signs, organizing the daily flow of patients, and updating the electronic medical record. They also provide clerical and organizational support, as well as promote the physical and mental health of clients.
Qualifications
The candidate must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to read and understand a medical record; in turn, they must be able to convey this information to patients, pharmacies, and medical providers.
High school diploma or equivalent and a general understanding of the population served
Medical office experience or Medical Assistant (MA) experience is a plus, but not required.
Candidates must be able to use e-mail, compose documents, save and locate documents electronically, and learn to use our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Proficiency in Word and other MS Office applications preferred.
Must pass state-required background and DMV checks. Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision.
Options for Southern Oregon recognizes that in order to best serve the healthcare needs of our communities and fulfill our mission, we must learn, grow, incorporate, and value the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work and in our lives. We are committed to the continued development of an aware, diverse, and culturally responsive workforce and an organizational culture that is supportive and affirming for all staff and clients. Options acknowledges that incorporating EDI principles in our practices is an ongoing learning process and we are committed to using our voice to effect positive change. We recognize that making an impact on health inequities in our community will take more than just a statement and, to this end, our goals, planning, and actions aim to promote and develop equitable and effective health care services to reflect the needs of our diverse communities.
Options for Southern Oregon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Full Time
$34k-40k (estimate)
06/27/2024
07/14/2024
optionsonline.org
GRANTS PASS, OR
100 - 200
1981
JOANN GILLYATT
<$5M
Social & Legal Services
Options for Southern Oregon, Inc. is an Oregon non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation based in Grants Pass since 1981. Options serves as the Community Mental Health Program for Josephine County and provides additional services, such as our Integrated Primary Medical Care program - Hillside Medical - for all members of the community. Mission Statement: Options for Southern Oregon serves people of all ages in our community who have mental health needs. Our holistic approach addresses housing, advocacy, community integration, crisis intervention, therapy, co-occurring issues, education, work, and econ...omic well-being. We foster the development of mental and emotional health in children, adults, and families, and support our clients participation as respected members of the community. Values Statement: Options serves individuals and families within a climate of respect and positive regard utilizing evidence-based practices. Inherent in our approach is the recognition of each person's strengths and capacity to grow, and the belief that we can be each other's teachers.
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