Medical Assistant - Corvallis, Albany, Philomath, OR

Medical Assistant

We have multiple opportunities throughout Corvallis, Albany, and Philomath within our Primary Care and Specialty Clinics which include Dermatology, ENT, Gastroenterology, Immediate Care, Neurology, Orthopedics, Sleep Medicine, Urology, Endocrinology, and OB / GYN. Explore opportunities at The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. For more than 75 years, our multi-specialty group has been committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and fulfilling careers to our team members. As a leading clinic in Oregon's mid-Willamette Valley, we serve more than a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany and Philomath. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing Together.

The Medical Assistant provides patient care in accordance with established methods and techniques and conforms to recognized standards. The Medical Assistant assists practitioner in performing procedures, telephone prescription orders / refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results.

Primary Responsibilities

• Will participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic that is consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards document.
• Directs patient flow and prepares patients for exams.
• Obtains chief complaint, patient history, vital signs, and any other pertinent information and ensures accurate documentation in the EHR in a timely manner.
• Retrieves and communicates laboratory and radiology test results and instructs patients regarding medications and treatment per practitioner's instructions.
• Accepts and returns patient phone calls in a timely manner, as per provider direction, with accurate documentation.
• Assists providers with clinical procedures as directed per national standards of practice.
• Improves the quality of care through continuing education and self-evaluation of the effectiveness of care. This includes attendance and participation in most in-services / department meetings and remaining current on clinic / department policies and procedures.
• Proactively monitors provider schedules for accuracy.
• Performs injections under direct supervision of provider per clinic policy, as needed.
• Actively participates in the cleaning of shared work areas. Keeping exam rooms clean, neat and stocked.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new employees.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate from a medical assistant program (AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT) or the ability to obtain certification within 60 days of hire

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Primary Care and Specialty Clinics

Proven effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues to patients and caregivers as well as internal team members

Proven ability to work well with providers, clinical staff, and patients

Proven ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work

Proven ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations

Proven ability to work with a diverse population and understand the age-related differences in caring for and / or communicating with patients and caregivers

Proven ability to tactfully discuss issues and develop cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $27.69 per hour based on full-time employment.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.