Springfield Wellness Center Medical Office Assistant

Springfield Wellness Center
Written By Doug Ferguson

Responsible to: Wellness Clinic Manager              
Hours: 32 hours/ week
Schedule: Weekdays 8 hours/day
Pay Range: $20.28 - 30.42

Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting Nurse Practitioner in services provided at the Springfield Wellness Clinic including taking vital signs, triaging illnesses and injuries, performing EKG’s and operating the autoclave.  Assist with pre-authorizations, referrals, and obtaining medical records from specialists, PCPs, and insurance companies.  Regularly provides clerical support to clinic staff by answering phones, greeting/checking in clients, scheduling, registration duties, and filing.  This position will have a scheduled one-hour meal period.

Education & License Requirements:

Graduation from an approved Medical Office Assistant program, with current certification. Current CPR certification.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

One year of clinic experience preferred.  Good communication and excellent interpersonal skills required.  Ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor in dealing with others.  Must have proficient computer keyboarding and multi-line telephone skills.  Must be able to prioritize, multi-task and demonstrate effective time-management.

Essential Job Functions:

  •  Greet clients and provide excellent customer service.

  •  Obtain brief medical history.

  • Perform medication reconciliation.

  • Take and record vital signs.

  • Coordinate patient-care documentation, send and receive materials and reports.

  • Administer injections, assist with splint and dressing applications, as ordered.

  • Assist Nurse Practitioner with examinations and procedures, including full room and patient preparation with appropriate equipment and supplies.

  • Support clinic infection control activities including sterilization of equipment.

  • Maintain medical supply inventory.

  • Answer phones and schedule patient appointments.

  • Manage patient record functions including chart retrieval, filing and records requests.

  • Position requires the ability to lift, carry, pull, push, bend and reach.

  • Collaborative verbal communication skills.

  • Function as an integral member of a clinic team.

  • Order supplies.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Marginal Job Functions:

Move equipment, charts and supplies, light cleaning, other tasks as required.

How to Apply:

Please complete our Employment Application below. You may be asked to verify your email address. Once it is submitted, you will receive a copy via email.

Please direct your transfer request or application to Cascade Health Human Resources.

  • Email as an attachment to hr@cascadehealth.org,

  • Fax to 541-228-3165

  • Mail to 2650 Suzanne Way, Suite 200, Eugene, OR 97408.

If you have any questions, please contact us as 541-228-3127.

Doug Ferguson
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