Medical Assistant (MA or EMT)

• Occupational Medicine 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Lincoln City, OR 97367 Relocation Allowance (up to): $3,000 Samaritan Coastal Occupational Medicine Clinics Req #: 73299 Lincoln City, OR 1.0 (80 hrs/pp)

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Day Occupational Medicine Lincoln City & Newport Remote Status:

No Salary Range:

$20.71

• $30.

42 Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees. Previous experience may be required. Employment commitment to Samaritan is required. Time will be split between Lincoln City and Newport Clinic locations. This position will receive an hourly differential (additional compensation) in addition to the base hourly rate.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Provides clinical and clerical support for the Occupational Medicine Department including greeting and answering inquiries for patients and employers, scheduling appointments, utilizing computer applications for all day-to-day functions and coordinating the needs of multiple providers and staff.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Samaritan Occupational Medicine serves the health and safety needs of employers and employees in Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties. Designed to meet the specific requirements within different occupations, Samaritan Occupational Medicine helps employers and employees gain control over work-related injuries and provides OSHA required medical surveillance and employer requested services.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required. Healthcare Provider BLS required. One (1) of the following required: Registered or Certified Medical Assistant Current unencumbered Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic licensure. This position requires the use of the employee's personal automobile. Employee must have a valid driver's license and auto liability/property damage insurance as required by law and must maintain their vehicle in good working order. Experience and/or training with MS Office required. Current DOT Collector and Breath Alcohol Technician certifications required within three (3) months of hire. Current CAOHC Audio certification required within six (6) months of hire. Experience and/or training in medical terminology preferred. Certification in urine drug screening, breath alcohol, spirometry and audiometry preferred. Medical assistant, medical office and/or billing experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

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. Computer Literacy
• Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Ability to operate applications, write software, set up functions, enter data, and manipulate and process information. Health Information Technology
• Knowledge of health information technology (e.g. review documents, the electronic health record, coding software). Possess independent judgment skills within the scope of job responsibilities to resolve legal, financial or administrative problems. Customer Service
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Problem Solving
• Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Time Management
• Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues.

Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely (1

• 10% of the time) Occasionally (11
• 33% of the time) Frequently (34
• 66% of the time) Continually (67
• 100% of the time) WALK
• INCLINE LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 40
• 60 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
• 54") 20
• 40 Lbs PULL (0-20 pounds force) CLIMB
• STAIRS LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 0
• 20 Lbs LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 20
• 40 Lbs LIFT (Waist to

Eye:

up to 54") 0

• 20 Lbs LIFT (

Overhead:

54" and above) 0

• 20 Lbs SQUAT Repetitive KNEEL (on knees) REACH
• Upward

ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY SIT WALK

• LEVEL

SURFACE LIFT

(Knee to chest: 24

• 54") 0
• 20 Lbs SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

ROTATE TRUNK

Sitting

ROTATE TRUNK

Standing

FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH

Fingers CARRY 1-handed, 0

• 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0
• 20 pounds

MANUAL DEXTERITY

Hands/wrists

STAND BEND FORWARD

at waist REACH

• Forward GRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PUSH (20-40 pounds force) PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force)