Medical Assistant (MA or EMT) - Occupational Medicine
Company: Samaritan Health Services
Location: Newport
Posted on: May 11, 2025
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Job Description:
Medical Assistant (MA or EMT) - Occupational Medicine at Samaritan
Health Services summary:
The Medical Assistant in Occupational Medicine provides essential
clinical and clerical support across two clinic locations, ensuring
smooth operations for patient and employer needs. Responsibilities
include scheduling appointments, greeting patients, and utilizing
various computer applications to coordinate with healthcare
providers. The role requires a high school diploma, relevant
certifications, and strong customer service skills, along with
adaptability to diverse patient populations.
Summary *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. - - - - - -
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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
PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
PULL (0-20 pounds force)
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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 - Forward
REACH - Upward
ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY
SIT
STAND
WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
SQUAT Static (hold > 30 sec)
BEND FORWARD at waist
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCH Fingers
GRASP Hand/Fist
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
Keywords:
Medical Assistant, Occupational Medicine, Healthcare Support,
Patient Care, Clinical Support, Healthcare Administration, Medical
Scheduling, Customer Service, Health Information Technology, EMS
Certification
Keywords: Samaritan Health Services, Albany , Medical Assistant (MA or EMT) - Occupational Medicine, Healthcare , Newport, Oregon
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