Medical Assistant for Bethel Health Center

Bethel School District is seeking qualified applicants for a Medical Assistant position.

Hours:            24 hours a week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday/120 days (8 hrs/day, 3 days per week)

Hourly rate:    $19.71 – $24.99 per hour, depending on years of experience.

This position follows the school calendar, including breaks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience as a medical assistant in Family Practice or Pediatrics
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
• Oregon Driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual Spanish/English
• One of any of the following: Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants AAMA; Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT); Clinical Medical Assistant certification through the National Health Career Associates (NHA); National Certified Medical Assistant through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) administered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Allied Health (AAH); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant administered by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHPUSA) 
• Previous experience in Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• First Aid/CPR certificate, training on site available

Job Summary:

• Performs medical duties under the supervision of Nurse Practitioner including taking medical history, measuring vital signs and giving injections
• Administrative tasks include, but are not limited to, management of Vaccine Program, maintaining inventory of medical supplies, assuring a clean environment
• Assists Nurse Practitioner with referrals, medication refills and insurance authorization
• Strict adherence to established State laws, Bethel School District Policy and Bethel Health Center Policies and Procedures

Job Expectations:

• Experience in EHR and proficiency in computers preferred
• Professional and courteous demeanor
• Excellent time-management skills
• Part of a team that provides excellent service to the health center population
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of medical coding and billing
• Knowledge of vaccines and ability to administer vaccinations
• Ability to work calmly in stressful situations
• Ability to communicate precisely, accurately and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work harmoniously with students, parents, staff, and administrators from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to apply and follow HIPAA and FERPA confidentiality laws
• Ability to lift 20 lbs

Examples of work:

These duties are illustrative only.  Other duties may be assigned. 

• Prepare patients for examination or treatment; obtain vital signs, measure height and weight, obtain reason for visit and accurately record information in electronic chart
• Assist provider with examinations, in-house lab testing, immunizations and in-office surgeries
• Understand all lab protocols and facilitate accurate lab specimens sent to outside lab providers
• Perform tasks as assigned by Nurse Practitioner
• Facilitate referrals to outside providers and follow up regarding referral, document and communicate as needed
• Call patients with results and document accordingly, as assigned
• Assist with maintaining a clean environment
• Sterilize instruments
• Medical supply inventory and ordering
• Manage Vaccine Program per Oregon Immunization Program standards, including ordering and inventory
• Perform front desk duties when assigned, (e.g., managing appointment schedule, organizing patient records)
• Call patients and answer phone using a clear, pleasant and audible speaking voice, and relaying messages in a timely and accurate manner
• Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of students and the health center program

For information regarding this position, please email Brooke Cottle at brooke.cottle@bethel.k12.or.us

To apply, please follow the link to TalentEd Recruit and Hire

If you are an in-district employee and wish to be considered for this position please indicate your interest in writing to Remie Calalang by 4:00 p.m. on February 28, 2025.

CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled

 Bethel School District 52 complies with provisions of the various civil rights laws, such as the Fair Employment Practices Act, Title IX regulations, and Section 504 of PL93.112 in employment and educational programs and activities.

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Salary : $20 - $25