CMA Outpatient Full-time
Salem Health

Medical Assistant/Certified MA - Vascular Surgery Clinic

apartment Salem Health location_onSalem, OR, US
$1 - $1,000,000 / YEAR
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Location: Vascular Surgery Clinic, 665 Winter Street, Salem, OR 97304
Department: Vascular Surgery
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

Your role with us

The vascular surgery clinic at Salem Health provides specialized care for patients with conditions affecting the arteries, veins and lymphatic system, offering both medical management and surgical support. Patients may be seen for peripheral artery disease, aneurysm monitoring, varicose veins, wound care and vascular access needs, along with a wide range of diagnostic evaluations.

Common procedures include vascular ultrasounds, wound assessments and pre and post operative care. In this setting, the medical assistant plays a crucial role in workflow coordination and timely communication with providers to ensure safe and efficient care.

As a medical assistant, you will be essential in preparing patients for visits, assisting with procedures, performing point of care testing and maintaining accurate documentation. You will also guide patients through discharge instructions, future care planning and access to community resources. Your role is vital in supporting steady patient flow and the delivery of high-quality vascular care to the patients in our community. 

What you'll do

  • Obtain patient history, record vital signs on admission, and assist to reassess clinical status after therapeutic interventions.
  • Alert providers of urgent or life-threatening situations in a timely manner. Prioritize care needs and intervene in situations outside routine clinic protocol to ensure safe and timely escalation.
  • Coordinate and document physician orders while anticipating and initiating indicated diagnostic testing based on established protocols.
  • Monitor patient flow and adjust work efforts to maintain continuity of care and efficient departmental operations.
  • Provide thorough discharge instructions, involve family when appropriate, and ensure referrals and community resources are offered.
  • Perform waived laboratory tests according to protocol while maintaining competency in testing procedures and quality standards.
  • Handle medications responsibly by following established safety practices and administering within scope and clinic guidelines.
  • Demonstrate competency across all clinical care responsibilities required in the clinic setting.
  • Document visits, calls, refill requests, and related encounters accurately in Epic Ambulatory and assign facility charges correctly.
  • May float to other clinics within Salem Health as need arises.

Required qualifications

  • Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant Certification, such as or equivalent to: CCMA (AAMA), CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NCCT), RMA (AMT), RMA (AAH), CMAC (AMCA), or NRCMA (NAHP).

Additional information

  • Basic Life Support - within 30 days of hire.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with experience in a vascular surgery setting.
  • The ideal candidate will be teachable, driven and adaptable.
  • Successful candidates will have strong communication and interpersonal skills to support effective, courteous, caring and professional interactions with patients and coworkers through all forms of communication.
  • Proficiency in performing patient care tasks with the necessary visual, hearing, and manual dexterity required for safe clinical practice is essential.
  • Applicants well aligned with this position will possess solid organizational abilities to manage tasks, workflow, and patient care responsibilities efficiently.

Total rewards package  

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details. 

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care. 

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

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.

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