• Job Description

  Req#: JP-005367260

  Job Title: Medical Assistant

  Job Description

  The Medical Assistant plays a crucial role in the success of the department by ensuring an efficient flow and a welcoming atmosphere for patients. The position entails both administrative and clinical tasks, including maintaining patient records, preparing treatment rooms, and assisting Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. This role requires managing daily schedules and ensuring timely documentation within the electronic health record system to facilitate smooth patient flow.

  Responsibilities

  • Record patient’s medical history, vital statistics, clinical summary, and health maintenance.
  • Prepare treatment rooms for patient examination, ensuring they are neat, clean, and stocked.
  • Interview patients to gather medical information and measure vital signs, weight, height, allergies, and current medications.
  • Guide patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the Physician.
  • Provide medically appropriate instructions to patients under the direction of a Physician or Advanced Practice Provider.
  • Upload documentation to the EMR and ensure all related patient information is in the electronic record prior to appointments.
  • Prepare FMLA, prior authorizations, and disability paperwork.
  • Coordinate outside care for patients, including dialysis, SNFs, outpatient infusion clinics, foster care homes, home health, and home infusion agencies under guidance.
  • Collaborate closely with other medical assistants and ancillary staff.
  • Contribute to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers by following established standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
  • Schedule new and follow-up appointments.
  • Clean and sanitize patients’ rooms.

  Essential Skills

  • 2+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant with understanding of back office documentation such as Rx refills, lab requests, and FMLA paperwork.
  • Experience with EMR/EHR systems.
  • Ability to perform manual vital sign measurements.
  • Compassionate care abilities, particularly in end-of-life care and patient loss.

  Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • National certification is highly preferred, with a certification process within 30-60 days being acceptable.
  • GED or high school diploma required.
  • Patient-forward thinking and sympathy for patient care.

  Work Environment

  The work environment involves using technologies such as EMR systems and engaging in both administrative and clinical tasks. The role requires flexibility and the ability to work closely with healthcare providers in a compassionate setting. The dress code is professional attire suitable for a clinical environment. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, short and long-term disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Additionally, employees are entitled to paid time off and holiday benefits.

  Pay and Benefits

  The pay range for this position is $21.54 - $29.48/hr.

  Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
  classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
  subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
  available for this temporary role may include the following:

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

  Workplace Type

  This is a fully onsite position in Salem,OR.

  Application Deadline

  This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 2025.

  About Actalent

  Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

  The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

  If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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