Love what you do, and do what you love as an Unscheduled* Medical Assistant at West Valley Hospital’s Physician and Surgeon Clinic.

*Unscheduled status employees are utilized in periods of increased patient care requirements in addition to providing coverage during a regularly scheduled employee’s absence (sick leave, vacation, etc). This is not a full-time or part-time position and therefore not benefits eligible. The general need for the position is between the hours of 0800-1630.

We are looking for a strong team player skilled in superior customer service. They must have a “can do attitude”, and be highly reliable. If you have the ambition and desire to produce results of service excellence to patients, and to achieve a culture of excellence, this may be the opportunity for you to do what you love and love what you do!

The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the clinic physicians (general surgeon and family practice physician) by preparing patients for examination, setting up for and assisting with procedures and exams, by administering medications under physician direction, by applying orthopedic devices as directed, and by performing any other tasks as directed by the physician and falling within the employee’s scope of practice/duties and the clinic’s scope of practice.  The Medical Assistant is also responsible for maintenance of the department, chart handling, lab duties, and computer operation.  The Medical Assistant must be skilled in multiple areas, and flexible in performing varied tasks in the course of a workday. 

Essential Functions:

• Must demonstrate evidence of good physical and mental health, and be capable of medium heavy physical work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Adequate visual and hearing ability to read and perform clinical procedures safely.
• Manual dexterity to perform skills and procedures required for safe patient care.

Demonstrated Strengths:
Salem Health is looking for the following core strengths as defined by the Gallup Organization.

• Service: A drive to be of service to others.
• Ethics: A clear understanding of right and wrong which guides your actions.
• Responsibility: A need to assume personal accountability for your work.
• Problem Solving: An ability to think things through with incomplete data.
• Empathy: An ability to identify the feelings and perspectives of others.
• Team: A need to build feelings of mutual support.

Special skills, knowledge or ability:

• Adaptability with high tolerance for ambiguous work situations
• Must be a team player and have proven success applying a team approach to obtain resolution to an issue or successfully accomplish a goal.
• A compassionate and caring personality motivated by an opportunity to provide meaningful assistance to patients.
• A positive “can-do” attitude that finds solutions to “unsolvable” problems.
• Ability to work in a close collaborative environment with other team members.
• A drive to be of service to others and have the initiative to help and go the extra mile.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational, technical and communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to work both within a team setting and independently, utilizing time effectively with a minimum of supervision.
• Must demonstrate evidence of creativity, integrity and must present oneself in a professional manner at all times, including a clean and neat appearance.
• The medical assistant shall demonstrate competence in the operation of all equipment within the reception areas, and shall display ability and desire to learn new procedures and protocols.
• Must have the ability to hold in confidence any information regarding patients, personnel, or any other matters which are confidential in nature.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and concerns easily while working in a busy, multidisciplinary setting.
• Requires self-direction and the ability to exercise judgment in prioritizing, accuracy and promptness in completion of projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited program, Certification as a Medical Assistant or Medical Assistant experience required.
• Minimum of one (1) year Medical Assistant experience in an acute care setting or family practice clinic required.

Eight and Eighty (8/80) Work Schedule.  Statutory Overtime will be paid for hours worked in excess of 8 hours in one day or 80 hours in one 14 day work period.

In order to be considered for this position, your resume must reflect all relevant licenses, certifications, education, and experience noted in the requirements and minimum qualification sections of this job posting. Without this information, candidates cannot be considered for positions to which they may be qualified.