Certified Medical Assistant- Relief

Position: Relief Certified Medical Assistant

Location: Lancaster Family Health Center at Beverly, Salem, OR. Employment type: Part‑time (Non‑exempt). No relocation offered.

Position Highlights

• EMR system: EPIC
• $22.51‑$33.14/hour DOE
• Additional pay for bilingual skills (paid on hours worked)

What You’ll Do

• Maintain patient medical records, update medical history, vital signs, treatments, and medication; review immunization records.
• Prepare for patient visits, review files, labs, referrals, ensure reports are present, update provider team as needed.
• Collaborate with providers to ensure schedule efficiency and care continuity; discuss patients scheduled for the day.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms; ensure supplies and equipment are sterilized.
• Prepare patients for examinations, explain procedures as needed.
• Provide limited education/support within scope; discuss discharge information and medication reactions.
• Respond to patient questions and concerns in person and via email; refer out‑of‑scope inquiries.
• Assist physicians during examinations, procedures, treatments, minor office surgeries.
• Anticipate provider needs and manage requests.
• Collect and prepare lab specimens; complete screenings; follow up on test results; document in EMR.
• Prepare and administer medication per physician direction.
• Perform clinical responsibilities per Joint Commission, HRSA, and YVFWC requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED accredited by a regional/national agency approved by the US Department of Education.
• Completion of one of the following:
  • Graduation from a medical assisting program (one‑year certificate/diploma or two‑year associate degree) accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES, with at least 720 hours of training including 160 hours externship.
  • Graduation from an approved state apprentice program.
  • Complete at least 720 hours of medical assistant college education.
  • Earn equivalent military training related to medical assisting.
• Currently a certified MA or eligible to take certification.
• At least one year experience as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
• Current documentation (within 90 days of hire) for one of the following credentials:
  • AAMA Certified Medical Assistant
  • AMT Registered Medical Assistant
  • NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire; certifications must be maintained and current.
• Knowledge of medical theories and technical aspects.
• Strong interpersonal skills for diverse personalities, backgrounds, situations.
• Excellent multitasking and workload management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Epic, and EMR.

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal‑opportunity employment.