Certified Medical Assistant - MAT

Job Title: Medical Assistant in Medication Assisted Treatment Program

Department: Hermiston SUD Office

Reports to: BHRN Program Manager, Medical Director

FLSA: Non-Exempt (1.0 FTE - 40 hours per week) 4-10's Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-6pm

Paygrade: B07 ($23.13 - $33.56 per hour, depending on experience)

**$5,500 Hiring Bonus available until 10/31/26!!

(Bonus taxed and paid out in 2 payments)

Community Counseling Solutions provides a team-based Servant Leadership environment! Located in Eastern Oregon with year-round recreation based near the Columbia River and at the base of the Blue Mountains. Big city amenities in rural family-oriented communities.

Apply Directly at https://ccswebsite.org/employment/

Our mission is to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities and we’re looking for motivated employees to help us continue our vision!

CCS has a benefit package including, but not limited to:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 6% initial 401K match
• Potential for tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Student loan forgiveness
• Paid licensure supervision.
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Benefits

The Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Medical Assistant will perform routine administrative and clinical/medical assignments, in an office settings.

The MAT Medical Assistant will assist care providers with the delivery of patient care and treatment, interact with patients both in person while performing simple procedures/treatments and by phone, and perform a wide variety of administrative, clerical, and clinical duties under the direction of the Licensed Medical Personnel (LMP), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Medical Director. This position promotes a team-based approach and upholds the mission and values of Community Counseling Solutions. Additional related work may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

Administrative/Clerical

• Greeting patients and visitors
• Answering phones/scheduling appointments
• Filling out and submitting insurance forms
• Establishing and maintaining patient charts
• Medical records filing/updating/record keeping
• Other administrative duties as required

Clinical

• Performing morning medication administration rounds
• Preparing/maintaining examination rooms
• Preparing patients for examinations
• Assisting LMP during examinations
• Scheduling/reporting laboratory work
• Maintaining inventories and ordering medication
• Coordinating with LMP to obtain appropriate prescription medication for patients
• Other clinical duties as required

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability: Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology as well as laboratory techniques, clinical procedures and pharmaceutical Revised 4/7/2017 Medical Assistant principals. Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms. Customer service-oriented attitude/behavior. Employ active listening, time management and critical thinking skills. Ability to use medical equipment, computers, medical and office software.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Minimum Requirements

High School graduate or GED equivalent.

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant course.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

A minimum of 3 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience working with individuals in the healthcare system.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

AAMA certification or AMT registration preferred within one year of hire.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380.

In addition to a pre-employment background check, each employee, volunteer, and contractor shall be checked monthly against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists, as well as other federal and state agency lists. If it is discovered that an employee, volunteer, or contractor is excluded or sanctioned it will be the cause for immediate termination of employment, volunteering, or the termination of the contract.

PRE HIRE DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED

PERSONAL AUTO INSURANCE

Must hold a valid driver’s license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned Vehicles utilized for CCS business such as client service purposes, travel between business offices and the community, to attend required meetings and trainings.

Must show proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100,000 or more in property damage and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS.

The employee’s insurance is primary with CCS insurance being secondary. CCS reserves the right to deny any employee the use of a vehicle owned by CCS.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hazardous Conditions: Risk of verbal and physical threats from clients. Use of keyboard and computer monitor (repetitive hand motions and potential eye strain). Possible exposure to airborne pathogens.
• Working Conditions: The noise level in the work environment is mild to moderate; 90% office-based, 10% field.
• Equipment / Materials Used: Common office machines including computer, printer, calculator, telephone equipment, tele-health system, copier, scanner, and facsimile. May drive your personal or Agency vehicle.