Medical Assistant - FT
Sky Lakes Medical CenterKlamath Falls, Oregon, United States
Posted August 12, 2024
Full Time
About the Company
Sky Lakes Medical Center is a community-owned, internationally accredited acute‑care hospital serving the 10,000‑square‑mile region of south‑central Oregon and northwest California from its 176‑bed campus in Klamath Falls. It offers a comprehensive continuum of care—including inpatient and outpatient services, home health, primary care, and a range of specialty physician clinics—supported by a dedicated team of over 1,700 employees. The hospital’s award‑winning Sky Lakes Cancer Treatment Center and Cascades East Family Medicine Clinic, along with its residency program, underscore its commitment to high‑quality, specialty care. Recognized with the 2021 Rural Hospital Leadership Award, Sky Lakes exemplifies leadership and responsiveness to the unique health needs of its rural community.
Job Description
The Medical Assistant - FT position requires 9 months or more experience as a clinical Medical Assistant and certification within 6 months of hire. The role involves processing and preparing patients for assessment and treatment, assisting medical providers with office procedures, and maintaining a warm and caring environment for patients and staff.
Requirements
- Must have 9 months or more experience as a clinical Medical Assistant
- Must receive certification (CMA or equivalent from one of the following: AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT) within 6 months of hire
- Positive, cheerful attitude
- Self-starter, flexible and caring individual
- Demonstrates accuracy in documentation
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Must maintain strict confidentiality of patient information
- Demonstrates competence in relation to the defined mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the organization