Bethel School District is seeking qualified applicants for a Medical Assistant position.

Hours: 24 hours a week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday/120 days (8 hrs/day, 3 days per week)
Hourly rate: $19.71 – $24.99 per hour, depending on years of experience.

This position follows the school calendar, including breaks.

Minimum Qualifications:
• 2 years of experience as a medical assistant in Family Practice or Pediatrics
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
• Oregon Driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bilingual Spanish/English
• Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants AAMA; Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT); Clinical Medical Assistant certification through the National Health Career Associates (NHA); National Certified Medical Assistant through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) administered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Allied Health (AAH); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant administered by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHPUSA)
• Previous experience in Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• First Aid/CPR certificate, training on site available


Job Summary:
• Performs medical duties under the supervision of Nurse Practitioner including taking medical history, measuring vital signs and giving injections
• Administrative tasks include, but are not limited to, management of Vaccine Program, maintaining inventory of medical supplies, assuring a clean environment
• Assists Nurse Practitioner with referrals, medication refills and insurance authorization
• Strict adherence to established State laws, Bethel School District Policy and Bethel Health Center Policies and Procedures

Job Expectations:
• Experience in EHR and proficiency in computers preferred
• Professional and courteous demeanor
• Excellent time-management skills
• Part of a team that provides excellent service to the health center population
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of medical coding and billing
• Knowledge of vaccines and ability to administer vaccinations
• Ability to work calmly in stressful situations
• Ability to communicate precisely, accurately and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work harmoniously with students, parents, staff, and administrators from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to apply and follow HIPAA and FERPA confidentiality laws
• Ability to lift 20 lbs


Examples of work:
These duties are illustrative only. Other duties may be assigned.
• Prepare patients for examination or treatment; obtain vital signs, measure height and weight, obtain reason for visit and accurately record information in electronic chart
• Assist provider with examinations, in-house lab testing, immunizations and in-office surgeries
• Understand all lab protocols and facilitate accurate lab specimens sent to outside lab providers
• Perform tasks as assigned by Nurse Practitioner
• Facilitate referrals to outside providers and follow up regarding referral, document and communicate as needed
• Call patients with results and document accordingly, as assigned
• Assist with maintaining a clean environment
• Sterilize instruments
• Medical supply inventory and ordering
• Manage Vaccine Program per Oregon Immunization Program standards, including ordering and inventory
• Perform front desk duties when assigned, (e.g., managing appointment schedule, organizing patient records)
• Call patients and answer phone using a clear, pleasant and audible speaking voice, and relaying messages in a timely and accurate manner
• Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of students and the health center program

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