St. Charles Health System

Medical Assistant - Heart & Lung Specialists

Bend, OR

Sponsorship not specified$25k-$32kDetected 5 days ago

ComplianceCustomer SupportHIPAAICD-10Patient Care

About the role

The Medical Assistant is responsible for daily patient flow for each respective physician for whom they work.
They must use triage skills to gather information from which designated staff can make appropriate patient health assessments and to anticipate physician's needs as they relate to the patients' medical care.

This position does not manage any other caregivers.
Performs a variety of physician-requested ancillary and/or surgical patient procedures. (This excludes the administration of IV medication.)
Maintains equipment, instruments supply inventory levels.
Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.

Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Charles Health System in the last year.
In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
The Medical Assistant (MA) position is assimilated throughout St.
Our MAs collaborate with physicians and non-clinical staff to assure we are providing our community with comprehensive and compassionate health care.
Records and maintains patient's medical data in patient's medical chart.

OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant (MA) position is assimilated throughout St.
Charles Health System encompassing practices in three Central Oregon counties and numerous specialties including orthopedic services, family care, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, immediate/urgent care, cardiology, pulmonology, rheumatology, general surgery, cancer care, behavioral health, and sleep medicine.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Medical Assistant is responsible for daily patient flow for each respective physician for whom they work.
Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares for physician assessment.
Assists physician with answering phone requests from patients and/or other medical professionals and institutions.
Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

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