Certified Medical Assistant (Patient Care Coordinator)

Clackamas County; Oregon City (OR); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Clackamas County Health Centers seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to coordinate obstetric care and support population health initiatives at the Public Service Building.

The CMA will manage prenatal and postpartum coordination, assist with referrals, and maintain accurate EHR records, working closely with providers and care teams.

Qualifications

• Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant by a nationally recognized program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
• Experience working in an obstetrics (OB), prenatal, or postpartum care setting.
• Experience working with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems such as EPIC.

Responsibilities

• Obstetric Care Coordination: Track prenatal care plans and outcomes using EHR reports, coordinate services, and help navigate resources.
• Referrals and Transitions of Care: Coordinate doula referrals and transitions of care, manage records transfers, and follow-up on barriers.
• Patient Support and Resource Navigation: Identify access barriers and coordinate transportation and other support services.
• Postpartum and Newborn Care Coordination: Track delivery, update records, schedule postpartum and newborn follow-ups.

Skills

CMA certification

BLS

OB experience

EPIC EMR

OCHIN Epic

Tools

EPIC EMR

OCHIN Epic

Job description

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.

Compensation

Annual Pay Range: $57,374.20416 - $72,353.74432

Hourly Pay Range: $27.583752 - $34.785454

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Job Details and Qualifications

Clackamas County’s Health Centers Division is seeking a motivated and team-oriented Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support obstetric patients and population health initiatives at the Public Service Building (PSB). In this role, you will coordinate prenatal and postpartum care, help patients navigate healthcare systems, facilitate referrals and transitions between care settings, and conduct outreach to support patient engagement and access to services. You will also review patient records to identify preventive care needs, coordinate follow-up, and maintain accurate and complete electronic health records. Working collaboratively with providers, care teams, and community partners, you will help ensure continuity of care, improve patient outcomes, and support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered healthcare to Clackamas County residents.

Required Minimum Qualifications / Transferrable Skills:*

• Current certification/registration as a Medical Assistant by a nationally recognized program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
• Experience working in an obstetrics (OB), prenatal, or postpartum care setting.
• Experience working with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems such as EPIC.

Preferred Special Qualifications / Transferrable Skills:*

• Experience working with OCHIN Epic.
• Experience with patient outreach for preventive care gaps.
• Experience with patient text campaigns.
• Experience with Oregon Health Plan coverage assistance and coordination.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check.

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

Typical Tasks

Obstetric Care Coordination

• Prenatal Tracking and Care Coordination: Tracks prenatal care plans, patient progress, and outcomes using electronic health record (EHR) reports and pregnancy cohort tracking tools. Collaborates with the care team to coordinate services, address patient needs, and help patients and families navigate healthcare systems and community resources.
• Referrals and Transitions of Care: Coordinates doula referrals and transitions to community obstetric providers, typically between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy or as needed. Facilitates medical record and consent transfers, monitors continuity of care, follows up on missed appointments and barriers to care, and resolves communication issues with healthcare and community partners.
• Patient Support and Resource Navigation: Identifies barriers to accessing care and coordinates services and community resources to address patient needs, including transportation and communication support. Adjusts care coordination plans as needed and maintains patient tracking lists to monitor progress and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Postpartum and Newborn Care Coordination: Tracks patients through delivery, updates EHRs with delivery and newborn information, and schedules postpartum follow-up and newborn weight-check appointments. Obtains and transfers hospital records as needed and completes documentation within required timelines to support UDS and state reporting requirements.

Population Health and Preventive Care

• Patient Outreach and Engagement: Conducts patient outreach to address preventive care gaps, facilitate appointment scheduling, and coordinate follow-up. Gathers information from internal and external sources, documents outreach activities, and collaborates with the population health team to improve patient engagement and completion of recommended preventive care services.
• Preventive Care Chart Review: Reviews patient charts and health maintenance records to identify completed and outstanding screenings and preventive services and verify appropriate follow-up intervals and due dates. Collaborates with primary care providers and care team members to maintain accurate records and support timely preventive care.

Health Information & Quality Improvement

• Health Information Coordination and EHR Results Management: Coordinates the collection, review, and documentation of information related to preventive care gaps in collaboration with providers, medical records staff, and external partners.
• Uses EHR health maintenance functions, Care Everywhere, and other available tools to locate and integrate results, support continuity of care, and ensure patient care information, outreach activities, and relevant results are accurately documented within established timelines.
• Quality Improvement and Population Health Support: Gathers information, assists with documentation, and completes assigned quality improvement activities that support population health initiatives.
• Provides backup support to population health team members and performs other related population health duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

This position is included in the County’s alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Typical schedule:

Monday-Thursday 6:30pm -5:00pm.

This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework and based on the Department’s business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.

About the Department

Clackamas County Health Centers provide direct medical, dental, and mental health services to Clackamas County residents.

We provide services at our Integrated Primary Health Care Clinics, our mental health clinics, or through our School Based Health Centers.

Health Centers is a Division of the Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) Department.

Learn more about Clackamas Health Centers.

Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) consists of six divisions, dedicated to ensuring health families and strong communities in Clackamas County.

Mission Statement: We lead and learn with equity in serving individuals, families, and communities by providing access to high quality healthcare, housing, and services that strengthen social and economic resilience.

Vision Statement: Individuals, families, and communities are resilient and thriving.

H3S is committed to improving programs and ensuring better outcomes for the people served, and focuses on the following goals:

1. EMPOWERED AND THRIVING STAFF -H3S staff are empowered, engaged and have a sense of belonging while being valued and supported to thrive.
2. EQUITY DRIVEN SERVICES -H3S promotes and provides accessible, equitable and culturally responsive services.
3. ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT -H3S operates consistently, efficiently and effectively as a cohesive department, using our individual and collective skills and expertise.

Other Information

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.