Certified Medical Assistant

Blue Mountain Hospital District & Grant County

The Medical Assistant provides patient care in the office setting. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or physician. Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing and office policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with physicians and team members about patient's clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Multi-tasking, self-motivation, organization skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment are required. Actively participates in the department's performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Promotes the mission, vision and values of BMHD.
• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN/LPN/LVN and/or physician, evaluates outcomes, consults with other health team members as required.
• Ability to assist nursing and medical staff with routine examinations and patient treatments which may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health errors.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Any additional duties pertaining to the daily operations of the SWCC as assigned by the Clinic Director.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish & maintain solid working relationships with communication, cooperation, and positive interactive with all employees, staff, patients and physicians.

Education, Experience & Certification/Licensure

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by American Health Association (AHA)

Preferred:

• Medical Terminology Courses or Venipuncture classes
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant Program
• Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

Why Blue Mountain Hospital District & Grant County?

The Blue Mountain Hospital District (BMHD) is located in Grant County, Oregon, at the heart of the John Day River, in beautiful, rural, Eastern Oregon. Our District is comprised of a Critical Access Hospital (CAH), Family & Rural Medicine Clinic, Home Care and Hospice, Emergency Medical Services, an Intermediate Care Center and all of the supporting ancillary departments necessary to care for the health and wellness of our community.

Our District spans from John Day to Prairie City, nestled in a valley surrounded by the Blue Mountains. The Strawberry Mountain Range and John Day River Valley offers a variety of outdoor activities, from abundant hiking/mountain biking/horse riding trails to high and low lakes and ponds. Our area is known to be a "go to" place not just for recreation, but also for big game hunting and fishing!

Join our family-like team and settle into a lifestyle that is hard to beat!

For more information on our area, visit our Grant County Chamber of Commerce at: https://www.gcoregonlive.com/