Medical Assistant, Thurston Medical Clinic

Join Our Team as a Medical Assistant!

Thurston Medical Clinic, of Praxis Health, would like to invite reliable, friendly and energetic Medical Assistants with outstanding people skills to join our team.

Why Join Us?

A consistent schedule; Full-time, Monday - Friday

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(K) with discretionary employer match, and paid time off

A collaborative, patient-focused environment where your skills are valued

About the Role

As a Medical Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting providers and ensuring seamless patient care. Your responsibilities will include :

Rooming patients quickly and efficiently

Performing Electrocardiogram (EKG) procedures and vital sign measurement

Updating medical records

Assisting with minor procedures and administering injections

Supporting patients through their visit, including discharge and follow-ups

Managing medical supplies and ensuring a clean work environment

Review our MA Experience Level Rubric here!

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Medical Assisting diploma from an accredited vocational institution or a community college program in medical assisting preferred

At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant or CNA

Ability to multi-task and provide support to multiple providers

Strong customer service skills and attention to detail

BLS certification (or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire)

Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred

About Us

Praxis Health is a family of medical groups providing high quality healthcare throughout the state of Oregon. Our community-based clinics are the DNA of our business, providing better medicine, advocacy for our patients, and a satisfying and collaborative culture for our providers and staff.

The Praxis family approach is dynamically different than other healthcare companies in Oregon. We are not "big box" health care, but rather a company of small groups and clinics, of nimble micro-cultures that can quickly adapt to industry changes, as well as patient needs.

We have been serving communities across the beautiful and adventurous state of Oregon for over 50 years! And we are pioneers and thought leaders in the industry. Our commitment to innovative and operational excellence has allowed us to create healthcare solutions that are both cost-efficient and cutting edge.

Come see how healthcare is done right!

General Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment : Combination of medical office and exam / procedure room settings.

OSHA Category

This position performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids and / or tissues. All employees performing these duties are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis-B vaccination series.

Equal Opportunity Statement

EOE Disabled / Veteran

Praxis Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.