Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Hep C Free Program - MD169

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

Sick time

PTO

401(k) with match

Employee assistance program

Disability benefits

Job summary

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA NW) seeks a Certified Medical Assistant for the Hep C Free Program in Portland.

The role supports outreach and clinic workflows, providing direct patient care at multiple sites, including wellness centers and Indian Health Clinic locations. The MA will perform vital signs, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and basic clinical tasks while collaborating with medical, behavioral health, and recovery teams to ensure coordinated,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active national MA certification.
• CPR certification annually.
• Pre-employment or for-cause drug test required.
• Criminal background and DMV checks required.
• Experience with Native American/Alaska Native communities preferred.
• Two years of recent paid experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out patient intake, vital sign collection, risk screening, phlebotomy and point-of-care testing for HCV, HIV, and STIs.
• Maintain accurate charting and clean exam areas; assist with follow-up tasks.
• Participate in community outreach and connect patients to needed services through Patient Navigation.
• Work at multiple locations including outdoor Outreach settings.
• Prepare clients for treatment procedures and conduct follow-up examinations as needed.
• Develop therapeutic relationships and monitor progress via Patient Navigation.
• Room patients, record vital signs, and collect urine samples when indicated.
• Perform or prepare for procedures such as EKGs, injections, and hearing/vision tests.
• Conduct CLIA-waived labs like urinalysis, HCG, rapid tests, flu, COVID, RSV, glucose.

Skills

CPR certification

National MA certification

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

CLIA-waived testing

Patient navigation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

ECG

Urine testing

Job description

Title: Certified Medical Assistant - Hep C Free Program

Location: Wellness Center - 12360 E Burnside St., Portland, OR 97233, Indian Health Clinic - 703 NE Hancock St., Portland, OR 97212, and community based outreach events.

Schedule: This is an in-person position, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm with evenings and/or weekends often required.

Wage Range: $26.25 – $29.40 hourly, Non-Exempt

If you are a motivated and dedicated Medical Assistant looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At NARA Northwest, youll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether youre passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, theres a place for you to make a meaningful difference.

Company Mission:

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

About the Company:

At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

With over 450 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.

Position Overview:

The Medical Assistant assigned to Hep C Initiative is responsible for performing daily outreach, clinical, and administrative tasks supporting the overall goals of the Hepatitis Elimination Initiative Pilot Program, as well as assisting in clinical workflows while in clinic to keep the clinic running smoothly.

Will provide direct patient care and carry out assigned clinical tasks in both clinic outreach settings, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient centered care and assist in connecting clients to necessary services. This role involves close collaboration with medical, mental health, and substance use recovery teams to ensure each client receives comprehensive, coordinated care.

What you will do:

• Carries out tasks such as patient intake, vital sign collection, risk screening, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing for HCV, HIV, and STIs following the NARA NW MA Competency Guidebook.
• Responsible for accurate charting, maintaining clean exam areas, and assisting with follow up tasks as needed.
• Participates in community outreach and plays a supportive role in connecting patients to needed services and resources through extensive Patient Navigation.
• Work at multiple locations including outdoors during Outreach Collaborations.
• Prepare clients for treatment procedures, follow up examinations as needed.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with clients served and provide close monitoring of progress through extensive Patient Navigation.
• In Clinic obtains pertinent information rooming patient visits, takes vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure) and record in medical chart, and takes urine samples when indicated.
• Perform or prepare for other procedures as needed, such as EKGs, injections, and hearing or vision tests.
• Performs other CLIA-waived laboratory testing as needed, such as urinalysis, urine HGB or HCG, rapid strep, Flu, Covid, RSV, and blood glucose.
• Maintain and stock medical, admin, and other supplies needed for outreach, and daily operations.
• Clean examination rooms after each use and prepare room for the next client.

Qualifications

We would like to hear from people that have:

• Either High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification required.
• Active national certification as a Medical Assistant.
• Must have CPR certification annually.
• Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
• Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.
• Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community preferred.
• Two years of recent paid experience preferred performing the responsibilities noted above preferred.

Whats in it for you?

15 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th, and your birthday!

Benefits:

Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 15 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC

NARA NW Mission: Our mission is to provide education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and everyone in need.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. In addition, all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery, employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober.

Consistent with NARA NWs sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form and NARA NW Modeling Sobriety Policy Form as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the positions activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.