What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Options for Southern Oregon?
$5,000 HIRING BONUS (Prorated by FTE)
- Benefits include:
- Family medical, dental, long-term disability, 403(b) plan with 6% match, and more.
- Generous paid time off policy. (Annual accrual up to 208 hours - based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual). Plus, 11 paid holidays annually.
- Bilingual skills a plus; Options pays a premium for employees who can conduct business in Spanish and provide certification of a language proficiency test approved by the Oregon Health Authority that meets a proficiency level of “High Intermediate”.
- Bonus Applicable to external applicants only, and limitations for re-hires will apply.
Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 7:00am-6:00pm
Overview
The Medical Assistant supports psychiatric medical personnel in the provision of quality health care services to patients at our Grants Pass 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.
