Compassionate Medical Assistant - Primary Care Team

Legacy Health; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health in Oregon is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join a collaborative clinic team. You will support physicians, prepare patients for visits, and help coordinate care across primary and specialty clinics.

This role emphasizes addressing social determinants of health, using the EHR for efficient care, and ensuring high-quality patient interactions. Candidates with MA certification and Oregon EMT options will thrive in our supportive, team-based environment.

Qualifications

• One year experience as a clinic back office medical assistant preferred.
• Completion of a medical assistant program or equivalent experience; or
• Completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces; or
• Completion of Basic or Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program (Oregon only).

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under the direction of physicians.
• Prepare patients for office visits and procedures.
• Performs a variety of patient care activities , such as vaccine /medication administration , phlebotomy, and point of care testing.
• Provides indirect patient care via phone or EHR by addressing patient questions , processing medication refills and scheduling follow-up appointments.
• Utilize electronic health record for efficient care.

Education

Medical assistant program or equivalent experience; or completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces; or

U.S. Armed Forces medical services training program

Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program (Oregon only)

Job description

Legacy Health in Oregon is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join a collaborative clinic team. You will support physicians, prepare patients for visits, and help coordinate care across primary and specialty clinics.

This role emphasizes addressing social determinants of health, using the EHR for efficient care, and ensuring high-quality patient interactions. Candidates with MA certification and Oregon EMT options will thrive in our supportive, team-based environment.