Medical Assistant/Certified MA - Vascular Surgery
 Salem Health | |
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), retirement plan, relocation assistance
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 United States, Oregon, Salem | |
 May 01, 2024 | |
| Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus Department: SHMG Vascular Surgery Position Type: Full Time Start Time: 7:00am (Monday - Friday)Salem Health OverviewPioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement. As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind. We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There's something about Salem, Oregon!Vascular Surgery Clinic Overview Located on the Salem Hospital campus in the heart of downtown Salem, Oregon, the SHMG Vascular Surgery Clinic is a fast-paced, fun work environment with a culture of respect and inclusivity. The clinic serves patients throughout the Willamette Valley and surrounding areas, providing high quality surgical care to the community. The team dynamic in this clinic offers a very collaborative work environment between staff and providers as they treat patients with both acute and chronic diagnoses. Medical Assistants in this clinic play a vital role in pre-op education, care coordination, and inpatient follow up. Your Role With Us: Certified Medical Assistant- Vascular Surgery Clinic Primary Functions of this role:1. Assesses patients and obtains brief history. Alerts physicians to potential life-threatening situations. Recognizes critical diagnostic data and alerts the physician in a timely fashion. Recognizes changes in patient condition and reports appropriately. 2. Assesses and documents patient's vital signs and other pertinent information upon admission. Reassesses patient's condition following therapeutic intervention. 3. Coordinates the execution of all physician orders. Determines priorities of care and intervenes in those cases falling outside the parameters of normal clinic protocol3. Communicates with co-workers to facilitate continuity of care and maintenance of steady patient progress through the department. 4. Ensures adequate discharge instructions are given to each patient, that family members are included in discharge instructions if available, that patients are referred for future care appropriately, and the community resource information is available to patients. 5. Performs waived laboratory testing procedures according to protocols; demonstrates continued competency in patient testing, quality control and proficiency testing.6. Accurately documents patient visits, telephone calls, refill requests and other encounters in Epic Ambulatory, ensuring others are able to follow events with certainty. 7. Demonstrates adequate knowledge of and dedication to adhering to organizational, departmental and regulatory compliance standards. Total Rewards Offerings:Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.Relocation assistance available for qualified candidatesFull comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansBasic and voluntary life insuranceShort and long-term disabilityLive Well Wellness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday payOnsite fitness center with 24/7 badge accessEducation assistance programPublic service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employerhttps://studentaid.gov/Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.Background/Expertise:Minimum of one (1) year directly transferable experience strongly preferred. Not required.National certification from NCCT, NHA, AMT, or AAMA required at time of hire.BLS certification through the American Heart Association required at time of hire.Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org | |