New 
Medical Assistant - Bariatric Services
 Salem Health | |
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), retirement plan, relocation assistance
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 United States, Oregon, Salem | |
 Nov 23, 2024 | |
| Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus Department: SH Bariatric Services Position Type: Full Time Start Time: 7:00Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive 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! Your Role With Us: If you're looking for a position to challenge your critical thinking, build relationships with patients over their time in our program, and learn about the specialty of weight loss surgery, this is the career for you! The bariatric clinic is a small, close-knit team, with the benefits of a large organization. Medical Assistants in the Bariatric Surgery Clinic greet and check in patients, room and take vitals, handoff to providers, schedule appointments, enter orders, and help patients over the phone. This unique position is 60% reception and 40% clinical.Learn about our program and our success stories Bariatric Surgery (salemhealth.org)Core Functions:Schedule and confirm appointments, build templates, greet and check-in patients for visits.Answer phone calls related to scheduling, current patients' clinical needs, and questions about patients wanting to enter the program. Obtain a brief history on all patients according to departmental standards.Document patient's vital signs, update medication list and allergies, and other pertinent information upon admission.Coordinate the execution of all physician orders. Work directly with surgeons in coordination of all pertinent patient records for evaluations, follow-ups, pre-ops, and consultations. 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 positionsFull 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 pay Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge accessEducation assistance programPublic service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/Food and drink discounts in the cafeteriaImpressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and othersBackground/Expertise:Experience in either an urgent care facility or family practice office preferred.Certified Medical Assistant credential required.Basic Life Support required. Ability to safely pull and turn a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted and more than 100 pounds with assistance and reach to accomplish duties.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 | |