Childhood Health Associates of Salem seeks to hire a full-time Medical Assistant. Our office is a growing, fast-paced pediatric clinic located in Salem, Oregon and we are looking for someone who is dedicated to the field of medicine and who has a strong interest in pediatric primary care.

The position we are looking to fill will have a minimum of 32 scheduled hours per week. Our office is open from 8:00am to 8:00pm Monday through Friday and 9:00am-2:00pm on Saturdays. Schedule availability in the evenings and on weekends is REQUIRED. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package.

Qualifications:

High School diploma/GED required
Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program required
Current BLS from the America Heart Association is required
Prior experience as a medical assistant in a pediatric and/or primary care setting preferred
Current MA certification or registration is preferred but not required
Bilingual in any language is a plus but not required

Qualified candidates must:

possess the skills necessary to conduct themselves in a professional and responsible manner at all times
be able to demonstrate and maintain an upbeat, positive attitude
be able to think critically and problem-solve
be detail-oriented and capable of multitasking
have great verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills
enjoy being challenged in their work
be adaptable to change
have strong computer skills
be highly motivated to complete tasks
be able to consistently contribute as a member of the clinical team
have the drive to provide optimum care for our patients in a compassionate and caring way

Responsibilities:

Work closely with multiple providers, MAs, and RNs to provide the best care for our patients within the clinic-specific MA scope of practice
Abide by HIPAA standards at all times
Perform CLIA-waived tests following clinic standards
Administer and document vaccinations with proper technique for pediatric patients; memorize the standard and catch-up AAP pediatric immunization schedules
Obtain and document reliable vital signs measurements
Obtain and document relevant patient history in a professional and efficient manner
Administer and document various screening procedures
Appropriately handle, clean, and prepare instruments for sterilization

If interested, please apply by completing and sending us the following documents by Wednesday September 25, 2019:

A cover letter explaining how you are most qualified for the position
A current resume
Employment application (available from our website)
List of professional references

To find the employment application visit the job opportunities page. Send your completed application packet to:

Childhood Health Associates of Salem
ATTN: Jennifer Brown, nursing manager
891 23rd Street NE
Salem, Oregon 97301

If you choose to drop off your application documents in person, please leave them with our wonderful reception staff. We will NOT be able to meet with you in person at that time.