What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant 2 position at Lane County?
About the Position
Do you have a passion and dedication to caring and advocating for your community and our patients? Do you find yourself energized and engaged when working in an evolving and challenging environment with a focus on continuous improvement? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a talented and passionate team!
The Medical Assistant position will include the following : vital signs, documenting and ordering labs in EMR, prior authorization applications, processing refill requests, onsite client support, and assisting with client coordination of care.
About the Division
Lane County Mental Health is the public mental health provider for a county roughly the size of Connecticut. Many of our patients and clients come from underserved communities who struggle obtaining services through the private sector. The main clinic is located in the heart of the city of Eugene, across the street from the University of Oregon’s football stadium.
The mission of the agency is to enhance individual and family wellness through integrated care and community connections. We share an ethic of compassion, integrity, a striving for excellence, and a dedication to diversity and equity. We are seeking candidates who shares these goals, and whose knowledge and skills can be used to help underserved community members thrive.
- Lane County employees may be eligible for student loan repayment :
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
National Health Service Corps
Schedule : Monday - Friday; 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm.
Medical Assistant 2 Training & Experience :
Graduation from high school or equivalent; and Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent job experience.
Certification required at the time of hire.
One year of Medical Assistant experience.
Any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Certification Requirements :
Notes :
Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
