Associate Medical Assistant - Community Health

Providence; Newberg (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Medical Group seeks a Medical Assistant I to support basic patient care under the delegation of a licensed practitioner. The role blends clinical tasks with essential administrative duties to ensure smooth patient flow and high-quality care.

The MA I will perform under established policies to help deliver compassionate, patient-centered services. Eligible candidates have completed accredited MA programs or apprenticeship and possess basic clinical skills and EHR proficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have completed hands-on clinical training as a medical assistant in an accredited program.
• Graduate of an approved medical assistant apprenticeship, or equivalent.
• Two years of medical training in the US Armed Forces or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum one year of MA clinical experience including vital signs, injections, and medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist under delegation of a licensed practitioner to provide basic patient care.
• Perform administrative and clinical duties per established policies and procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Medication administration

Customer service

Education

Graduate of an accredited school with hands-on clinical training

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant apprenticeship program

Two years of medical training in US Armed Forces or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

The Medical Assistant (MA) I works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing basic patient care to assigned patients. Basic patient care needs will be met though both administrative and clinical duties. An MA I is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Medical Group and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants, or
• Coursework/Training: Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program, or
• Coursework/Training: Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces, or equivalent educ/experience
  • Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant that includes the following clinical skills: obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting (0-6 months).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months of experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• 6 months of experience in a healthcare setting working with an Electronic Health record (EHR).

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.