Medical Assistant (Portland)

Overview:
This role is generally responsible for providing administrative and clinical support in a vascular medical office.
This role will report to the Office Manager for operational matters and to clinical leadership for clinical matters.
The Vascular Care Group requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 unless provided with a medical or religious exemption.
Responsibilities

• Room patients, prepare patients for examination, take vitals, and record patients' health history
• Provide compassionate patient support and care, attention and assistance during office visits
• Assist provider during office visits and procedures
• Set-up sterile field, assist with procedures, and perform routine specimen collection and tests
• Stock supplies and sterilize equipment
• Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments
• Assist physician with medical treatments, procedures, and exams
• Answering office telephone, including assisting with scheduling patients, and providing 24-hour call backs to patients as needed
• Provide coverage until practice is closed for the day or last patient has left if after closing hours
• Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies
• Complete additional projects as requested

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited medical assistance certification program preferred
• 1+ year experience in a medical setting, ideally surgical
• BLS Certification
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and team members in a courteous and friendly manner at all times
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized
• Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies
• Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times