Medical Assistant in Medford, Oregon at Southern Oregon Orthopedics, Inc

Position Title: Medical Assistant

Reports to: Preop/Pacu Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: Serves as support personnel following regulations for the practice of Medical Assistants including assisting with patient admissions, patient procedures, care and maintenance of procedural instrumentation, discharging patients, chart preparation, medical records, medication administration, assisting providers and other personnel as needed, and other collateral duties.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS include the following: The required behaviors associated with the following competencies are outlined in the Competency Assessment form.

• Standard I Demonstrates competence related to the application of the Surgery Center’s core values.
• Standard II Practices all facets of health & safety.
• Standard III Practices human resource responsibility.
• Standard IV Demonstrates competence in performance of duties and responsibilities related to tasks, skills and procedures rendered to the clients served.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education/Experience/Licenses/Certificates/Eligibility: High School diploma or GED. Current BCLS required.
• Eligibility: All employees must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States.
• Skills/Knowledge/Ability: Interpersonal: Above average communication skills. Professional attitude. Maintains awareness of the OR schedule to assure an effective, safe, and functional environment. Assumes responsibility for competency of practice and takes initiative for professional development and continuing education.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to assess, prioritize, plan, and implement patient care within the scope of practice.
• Knowledge: Aseptic and sterile technique. Maintains knowledge of current technical practice.
• MACHINES, EQUIPMENT, WORK AIDES: Computer, printer, copier, telephone and fax. All standard admitting supplies and equipment. Standard medical supplies used within scope of practice.