Medical Assistant/Certified MA
5 days ago
Department: Orthopedics
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm, four 10-hour shifts, weekdays
Your role with us
As a certified medical assistant at Salem Health, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care by performing clinical assessments, facilitating provider-directed care, and ensuring timely documentation and coordination. This position offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative, fast-paced clinic environment while promoting safe, high-quality care and a positive patient experience.
What you'll do:
- Conduct patient intake by obtaining medical history, documenting vital signs, and assessing condition related to musculoskeletal concerns.
- Recognize changes in patient status or urgent orthopedic issues and promptly alert the provider.
- Support providers during exams and procedures; anticipate diagnostic needs such as X-rays, MRIs, or lab tests based on clinic protocols.
- Coordinate and document provider orders accurately, including injections, casting/splinting prep, and imaging referrals.
- Perform waived testing and maintain competency in orthopedic-specific clinical procedures and equipment use.
- Administer medications safely within scope and in accordance with orthopedic protocols.
- Ensure accurate documentation in Epic Ambulatory for all patient visits, refill requests, and provider communications.
- Assign facility charges appropriately for orthopedic services and procedures.
- Provide clear discharge instructions including post-op care, mobility support resources, and follow-up referrals.
- Collaborate with team members to maintain smooth patient flow and continuity of care throughout the clinic.
- Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant Certification, such as or equivalent to: CCMA (AAMA), CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NCCT), RMA (AMT), RMA (AAH), CMAC (AMCA), or NRCMA (NAHP).
- Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
- Candidates will thrive in this role by demonstrating effective interpersonal and communication skills that support clear, respectful interactions across a variety of platforms, including in-person, phone, electronic, and written exchanges.
- Success in this position is supported by a strong foundation in patient care techniques, manual dexterity to carry out clinical procedures safely, and the ability to interpret clinical information accurately through adequate hearing and vision.
- The ability to remain organized while prioritizing tasks in a dynamic environment contributes to smooth clinic operations and patient safety.
- Candidates will also need the physical capability to lift, pull, and reposition patients and equipment, at least 50 pounds unassisted and over 100 pounds with assistance, to ensure safe and effective care delivery.
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you'll find more than a job, you'll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.
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