Medical Assistant (MA or EMT) - OccupationalMedicine

Summary

Time

will be split between Lincoln City and Newport Clinic

locations.

This position will receive

an hourly differential (additional compensation) in addition to the

base hourly rate.

JOB

SUMMARY / PURPOSE

Provides clinical and

clerical support for the Occupational Medicine Department including

greeting and answering inquiries for patients and employers,

scheduling appointments, utilizing computer applications for all

day-to-day functions and coordinating the needs of multiple

providers and staff.

DEPARTMENT

DESCRIPTION

Samaritan Occupational

Medicine serves the health and safety needs of employers and

employees in Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties. Designed to meet

the specific requirements within different occupations, Samaritan

Occupational Medicine helps employers and employees gain control

over work-related injuries and provides OSHA required medical

surveillance and employer requested services.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Healthcare Provider BLS required.

One (1) of

the following required :

Registered or

Certified Medical Assistant

Current

unencumbered Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic

licensure.

This

position requires the use of the employee's personal automobile.

Employee must have a valid driver's license and auto

liability / property damage insurance as required by law and must

maintain their vehicle in good working order.

Experience and / or training with MS Office required.

Current DOT Collector and Breath Alcohol

Technician certifications required within three (3) months of hire.

Current CAOHC Audio certification required

within six (6) months of hire.

Experience

and / or training in medical terminology preferred.

Certification in urine drug screening, breath

alcohol, spirometry and audiometry preferred.

Medical assistant, medical office and / or billing experience

preferred.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Adaptability / Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and

appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or

diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation

to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.

Computer Literacy - Knowledge of electronic

equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications

and programming. Ability to operate applications, write software,

set up functions, enter data, and manipulate and process

information.

Health Information Technology -

Knowledge of health information technology (e.g. review documents,

the electronic health record, coding software). Possess independent

judgment skills within the scope of job responsibilities to resolve

legal, financial or administrative problems.

Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for

providing customer service. This includes customer needs

assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation

of customer satisfaction.

Problem Solving -

Ability to identify complex problems, review related information,

employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate

options and implement solutions.

Time

Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to

complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending

issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive

in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

PHYSICAL

DEMANDS

Rarely

(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally

(11

• 33% of the time)

Frequently

(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually

(67

WALK - INCLINE

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest : 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 0

LIFT (Floor to Waist : 0"-36") 20 - 40

Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye : up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead : 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

SQUAT Repetitive

KNEEL

(on knees)

REACH - Upward

ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE / MACHINERY

SIT

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT

(Knee to chest : 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

SQUAT

Static (hold >

30 sec)

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands / wrists

STAND

BEND FORWARD at

waist

REACH - Forward

GRASP Hand / Fist

PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

PUSH (40-60 pounds force)

PUSH (60 or more

pounds force)