Lead Medical Assistant - Happy Valley & Gresham

The Vancouver Clinic, Inc. P.S.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Clinic, Inc. P.S. is seeking a Lead Medical Assistant for Internal Medicine at Happy Valley and Gresham, OR. You will balance patient care with leadership duties, rooming patients, gathering information, preparing for exams, and assisting with procedures while guiding daily operations and team mentorship.

The role emphasizes improving patient flow, supporting provider schedules and templates, and maintaining a positive patient experience in our clinics.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Proof of current national certification (AAMA, NCCT, NHA, AMT) required.
• Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Experience with an electronic health record, Epic experience strongly preferred.
• Completion of Oregon State-approved chaperone training required.
• Must have reliable and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and collect patient information.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist with procedures.
• Balance leadership duties with direct patient care.
• Oversee daily operations and support patient flow.
• Assist with provider schedules and templates.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for team members.

Education

Medical Assistant certificate or diploma

National MA certification (AAMA, NCCT, NHA, AMT)

BLS CPR certification (American Heart Association)

Tools

Epic experience

Job description

Vancouver Clinic is hiring a Lead Medical Assistant for Internal Medicine at our Happy Valley and Gresham, OR locations!

In this role, you will support both patient care and lead responsibilities by rooming patients, collecting patient information, preparing patients for examination, assisting with procedures, and helping with the overall delivery of care. You will also oversee daily operations, support patient flow, assist with provider schedules and templates, and serve as a mentor and resource for team members. This position is expected to balance leadership duties with direct patient care while supporting efficient workflows and a positive patient experience.

Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm

Pay range starts at $28.02/hour and increases based upon evaluation of experience.

EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Proof of current national certification (AAMA, NCCT, NHA, AMT) required.
• Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Experience with an electronic health record, Epic experience strongly preferred.
• Completion of Oregon State-approved chaperone training required. CPT-2 course- https://pbieducation.com/courses/ctp-2/
• Must have reliable and predictable attendance.

Vancouver Clinic provides care across a wide range of medical decisions. This includes care and opinions on vaccinations, reproductive health, end-of-life decision-making, and gender affirming treatment. The ability to work, with or without reasonable accommodation, with a diverse population of patients and colleagues seeking or considering care in all areas, is an essential function of all positions at the Clinic.

Pay Range: $27.47 - $38.46

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE. Benefit-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month following one month of employment. Vancouver Clinic offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and multiple supplemental benefits (voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, legal services, etc.). We also offer a 401k retirement plan, along with an employer matching contribution up to 4%. Compensation packages and time off programs vary and are dependent on factors such as department, position type, primary work state and FTE.

Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vancouver Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on successful completion of background screen and immunization requirements.