Family Practice Medical Assistant — Per Diem + Benefits

PeaceHealth; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - Family Practice for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day shift position in Eugene, Oregon. The role supports physicians and care teams, preparing patients, assisting in procedures, and maintaining clinic operations.

Qualified candidates will have an accredited Medical Assistant program, MOA certification eligibility or MOA eligibility, and basic life support. Prior medical office experience is preferred; certification is required per Oregon guidelines.

Qualifications

• Accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• MOA certification exam eligibility considered for MOA candidates.
• Apprenticeship required for Medical Assistant role.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a medical office preferred.
• National Medical Assistant Certification required (various certs accepted per Oregon/Alaska policy).
• Basic Life Support at hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination; record history and vital signs.
• Prepare exam rooms; maintain supplies and equipment.
• Administer injections; apply splints and wound care per provider orders.
• Sterilize and prepare equipment; handle specimen transport.
• Assist in scheduling tests and follow-up appointments.
• Maintain patient files and enter data into the EMR.
• Provide phone screening to clinical staff as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Age-appropriate care

Privacy & confidentiality

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Asepsis knowledge

Education

Medical Assistant certificate

MOA certification eligibility

MOA apprenticeship eligibility

Medical Assistant apprenticeship

Tools

EHR software

Insurance billing systems

Job description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - Family Practice for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day shift position in Eugene, Oregon. The role supports physicians and care teams, preparing patients, assisting in procedures, and maintaining clinic operations.

Qualified candidates will have an accredited Medical Assistant program, MOA certification eligibility or MOA eligibility, and basic life support. Prior medical office experience is preferred; certification is required per Oregon guidelines.