Clinical Medical Assistant at SUMMIT ORTHOPAEDICS LLP – Lake Oswego, Oregon

We have a unique entry-level opportunity for a Clinical Medical Assistant to join our team at Summit Orthopaedics, a level 1 trauma clinic located in Lake Oswego, Oregon. This is a great opportunity for those looking for an opportunity to gain experience in a fast paced medical setting. We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Clinical Medical Assistant to join our team. We offer growth opportunities, a collaborative environment, and on-the-job training.

Position Details:

• Hours: 8:00-5:00
• Schedule: Monday through Friday
• Pay Range: $20-$25
• Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, PTO accrual, paid holidays, and scrub stipend for our full-time employees.

Responsibilities: You will be an integral part of the care that patients receive, and will support in the clinical flow as a medical assistant. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintaining flow of a multi-provider practice while being able to multitask a variety of different tasks and responsibilities.
• Providing customer service to each patient, as the first (medical) point of contact at our clinic, ensuring a positive and comfortable experience.
• Escorting patients to and from the lobby, x-ray room, and exam rooms.
• Performing proper lifting and transferring techniques to safely move patients.
• Cleaning, sanitizing, stocking, and turning over rooms in between patients.
• Entering verbal orders from providers such as physical therapy referrals, lab orders, advanced imaging orders, medication prescriptions, and more.
• Managing medical supply inventory and ordering as needed for the clinic.
• Drawing up injections as ordered by our providers.
• Preparing patients for treatments and procedures.
• Entering orders, referrals or documents into our EMR.
• Application and removal of casts, splints, and other braces.
• Removing splints, bandages, dressings and preparing the patient prior to the provider's exam.
• Removing sutures and staples, provide wound care, and wound care instructions to when ordered by providers.
• Effectively communicating processes and follow up instructions with patients.
• Performing both opening and closing clinical duties.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in a medical clinic setting as a medical assistant or other patient services support role (preferred).
• Familiarity with EMR systems preferred, Carecloud and AthenaOne.
• Familiarity and ability to comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to reliably commute to Lake Oswego, OR.
• Ability to participate in pre-employment background check upon hire.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Although we value technical experience; We also REALLY value the skills that aren't necessarily tangible. These are some shared skills/values among our current team, and absolutely necessary as we add our next team member.

• Patient Experience - Will you do whatever is reasonable and possible to ensure patients have comfortable and positive experiences at our clinic?
• Initiative – When you see something needs to get done, or know it will need to get done, do you take action? Can you do this with autonomy?
• Collaboration– Do you consider yourself a team player? Do you work well with others, chip in when needed, and hold yourself to a high standard?

Team Dynamic: Our clinic consists of 30 full-time and part-time employees. This position will work closely with our team of Medical Assistants, X-Ray Techs, Providers, and Front Office Staff.

Our team is encouraged to ask for help and support each other as necessary to get the job done. We are focused on maintaining a work environment that everyone can enjoy, excel, and experience fulfillment in.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to gain valuable experience and advance their career in the medical field. If you are ready to make a difference and work in a fast paced clinic and supportive team environment, submit your resume today!

Visit us online at: https://summitdocs.com/

Summit Orthopaedics is an equal opportunity employer.