MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Skin Cancer Surgery Center

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Tualatin, OR
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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