Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Full-time, 32–40 hours per week (non-exempt) Reports to the Lead Medical Assistant
About Us: Skin Cancer Surgery Center is a busy Mohs micrographic surgery practice located at 6370 SW Borland Road, Suite 200, Tualatin, OR 97062.
About the Role: Assist providers with the examination and treatment of patients, following established standards and practices as directed by the physician and/or physician assistant.
Responsibilities:
Greet patients, keep patient flow running smoothly, and escort patients to the discharge counter
Obtain patient history, assess/triage patients, measure vital signs, and record information in the chart
Explain procedures and prepare patients and exam rooms
Position instruments and equipment and hand them to the provider; clean and sterilize equipment after use
Use proper safety techniques and disposal measures
Keep exam rooms stocked with supplies
Assist the provider with procedures and wound care as directed
Perform dosage calculations for medications
Remove sutures and change sterile and non-sterile dressings
Complete medical charts, including services, test results, and supplies used
Make patient call-backs, arrange referrals and testing, and schedule follow-up appointments
Monitor disposable inventory and place orders for supplies
Perform quality checks on medical equipment
Assist registration staff with clerical duties
Attend and participate in all-staff meetings
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program
CPR certification
Basic computer skills; electronic medical record experience preferred
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, as well as read and write medical terminology
Strong communication, customer service, organization, and time-management skills
Preferably two years of medical assisting experience
Ability to transport patients by wheelchair and stand for long periods while assisting in surgery
The environment is fast-paced, with a variety of tasks and overlapping priorities. We maintain a fragrance-free environment.
Pay: $25-$35 per hour