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Aya Healthcare

Certified Medical Assistant

Aya Healthcare, Newport, Oregon, United States, 97365

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Medical Assistant (Ma) - Surgical Associates

Relocation Allowance (up to): 3000 Schedule - Shift 1.0 (80 hrs/pp) - Day Salary Range: 20.71 - 30.42 This position will receive an hourly differential (additional compensation) in addition to the base hourly rate. Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results. HS Surgical Specialists provide general vascular, thoracic, breast and minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures. High school diploma or equivalent required. Registered or Certified Medical Assistant required. Healthcare Provider BLS required. Previous medical back office experience/medical assistant training or completion of a Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant program preferred. Experience in applicable specialty area preferred. Lab/EKG experience preferred. Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice. Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients. Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas. Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time. Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws and regulations. Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles and ages.