Overview

CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed licensed for 49 faith-based acute care level four trauma critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton Oregon area for more than 100 years. We are committed to the highest quality of patient care and safety; and to strengthening our community through wellness education. CHI St. Anthony Hospital is designed specifically to ensure that our physicians nurses and healthcare professionals can continue to provide extraordinary care for our patients. The 103000 square foot hospital features 4 operations rooms 11 emergency rooms 30 private patient rooms and the latest medical equipment. St. Anthony Hospital has plenty of room to grow as needed by the community and will continue to provide the safest quality of care possible. St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient experience hospitals in 2021. CHI St. Anthony is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services-all recognized for quality safety and service. To learn more go to www.sahpendleton.org

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the MA/Back Office Lead will take a leadership role in an outpatient back office clinical setting, acting as a trainer, resource and mentor for other Medical Assistants and clinic staff. Performs a wide variety of medical assisting activities including patient care procedures and services during patient visits. Involved in extensive interaction with diverse populations including patients, medical staff practitioners and medical center personnel.

Essential Functions:

Direct and guide back office staff in providing patient care procedures and services.Monitor and expedite workflow; assists in identifying and providing guidance in resolving procedure and service issues.Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problems.May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.Administer ordered medications via, oral, topical, rectal, otic, ophthalmic, and/or inhaled.Administer vaccines via oral, topically, by injection, and/or nasal administration.Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keeps patient exam rooms clean and orderly; disposes of contaminated items according to protocol.Communicate with patients regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the physician.Formulate and document patient care plans, charts, tests and examination results in the medical record.Handle medical supply inventory, orders, and cost control.Escalate non-routine issues to the practice manager or physician.Steps in to provide care and assessments based on the clinic scope of their license.May be asked to provide input into employee performance appraisals; interviewing new staff and providing orientation and instruction.Demonstrate positive professional customer service in all patient, staff, and visitor contacts.Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED2 years related experience in a front or back office clinic setting

Required Licensure and Certifications:

Current Certified Medical Assistant certificationAHA Basic Life Support

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