Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant
Cascade Spine Center is one of Portland’s leading pain-management focused centers. We are consistently growing our business, and are seeking to add a Full-time (FT) Medical Assistant (MA) to our team. This position will have a key focus in facilitating patient flow in our procedure rooms.
What We Value:
Authentic, warm interactions with our patients, physicians and team
Service consistently delivered with integrity and a smile
Team members who prefer an integrative work environment
Open, solution-based communication
A growth mindset that sees challenge as opportunity
Mentorship and skill building
A Successful Candidate Will:
Contribute by maintaining organization & flexibility
Deliver professional and friendly interactions to patients, physicians & team
Provide exceptional customer service to our patients
Value that their presence is required for personal and overall team success
Believe in the values our company works towards daily
Appreciate a company that shares in creating and benefiting from its success
Be punctual and dependable
Responsibilities and Duties
What We Need:
A Medical Assistant to support our clinical operations in the following areas:
Managing procedure room(s) to ensure the rooms are prepped and ready for patients, including room turnovers, stocking supplies, cleaning, etc.
Managing patient flow to/from procedure room(s), and assists with patient positioning for procedures
Demonstrates the primary goal of efficiency, while providing services that exceed customer expectations, and improving clinical and financial operations
Assists with patient care within the MA scope of practice
Pulls case materials and stages in appropriate areas
Understands principles of aseptic sterile technique and their implementation
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
Ability to adapt to change quickly
Assists with MA duties at other affiliated centers in Portland, if needed
Qualifications and Skills
Essential Requirements:
Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program
Certification as a Medical Assistant
One (1) year previous clinical experience
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Self-motivated, flexible, and able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast paced environment, with the ability to problem solve with minimal direction or guidance
Proven history as a team player
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Experience in providing exceptional customer service to patients, physicians, and team
Full range of physical mobility (position requires sustained standing, stooping, lifting as much as 75 lbs., carrying, repetitive motions, reading, sitting, etc.)
Prefer experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.)
Prefer experience with medical software programs such as Advantx, Amkai, or Epic
Efficient use of resources
Willingness to maintain a clean, organized environment
Consistent, reliable attendance
Reliable means of transportation
Benefits
A great place to work!!
Full insurance plan (medical, dental, vision, life, long- & short-term disability, etc.); 401k; 7 paid holidays per year + 2 personal days + 1 week city sick leave (CSL) + generous PTO plan
Schedule: Monday – Friday, with no nights, no weekends, no holidays
Easy location: Just off I-205 & I-5, across the street from Meridian Park Hospital
Please submit a cover letter and resume via email.
Required Skills Required Experience